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Johann Hans Ackermann

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Johann Hans Ackermann
son of Georg and Frida
born in: Berlin,Germany
in: 27/10/1892
Military Service: South Africa
Passed away in Cape Town, South Africa
in: 23/02/1983

Biography

Johann Hans Ackermann (27 October 1892 Berlin, Germany - 23 February 1983 Cape Town, South Africa) Union Defence Force, was the son of Georg Ackermann (1863-1927) and Frida Ackermann born Ehrenberg (1861-1936) of Berlin, Germany.

He was educated in Germany and came to South Africa in 1936.

He served in the Civilian Protection Services during World War Two.

He married Else Friederike Schleyer (1901-1989) on the 3 March 1925 in Berlin. Their daughter, Ursel was born in Germany in 1926. The family lived in Cape Town. He was a commercial traveller.

Sources: 1. South African Jewry 1967-68 Edition. A Survey of the Jewish Community; Its Contributions to South Africa; Directory of Communal Institutions; and a Who's Who of Leading Personalities Feldberg Leon (Editor) Ackermann Johann Hans page 968. 2. https://www.geni.com/people/Johann-Ackermann/6000000005070691208?through=6000000007347339408