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Edward Reginald Braham Wacks "Reggie"
Born:
1901
Died:
18 Kislev 5739 (18 December 1978)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
WAC7529
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1901
Death
Date of death:
18 Kislev 5739 (18 December 1978)
Died in combat?:
No
Place of death:
Durban, South Africa
Burial place:
Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, S Africa
Shipping manifest to S. Africa
Places
Addresses
14 Upper Tichborne Street, Leicester (1901)
34 Tichborne Street Leicester (1911)
6 Inglewood Mansions, West End Lane London
Synagogues
Name:
Leicester Synagogue
During World War 2 Reggie again signed on with the RAF and was allocated the number 1045131
From 1915-1917 Leopold Wacks, Reginald's father was the President of the Leicester Hebrew Congregation.
From 1933-1936 R.Wacks is listed as the Hon. Secretary of the Leicester Hebrew Congration.
From 1933-1936 R.Wacks is listed as the Hon. Secretary of the Leicester Hebrew Congration.
In 1936 Reggie and his family emigrated to South Africa
Family
Spouse
Florence Angel (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Wacks
Children
Patricia Jane Wacks (female)
Peter David Wacks
Siblings
Francis Beatrice Wacks (female)
Augusta Lilian Wacks (female)
Dorothy Miriam Wacks (female)
Isabelle Dorothy Wacks (female)
Esther Marguerite Wacks (female)
Margorie Evelyn Wacks (female)
Bertie Wcks (male)
Montague Wacks (male)
Nora Wacks (female)
Parents
Father: Leopold Wacks (male)
Mother: Julia "Clara" (female)
Tombstone
Homefront
Occupation:
Tailors Assistant
Military Record
Military service:
RFC and RAF
Military record no.:
90053
Date enlisted/conscripted:
02 August 1917
Assignments
Regiment:
R.A.F.
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