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Louis Hack

Son of Tova & Shmuel Hack. Born on 14.08.1923 in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa. He studied at a Government School and then graduated from a Commercial High School in his hometown. As a youth he excelled as a sportsman and spent most of his time boxing, playing rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics and swimming with excellent achievements.

In 1937, he became the Transvaal Boxing Champion. Besides dealing with his own business matters, he was active for many years in the Balfour Sports Club. He acted as a Board Member and served as Chairman of the Women’s Hockey Club. He organized Volleyball teams, was Manager of the Swimming Club and before his Aliyah to Israel, he was appointed Club President. He was well liked by all and known as a good friend, a dedicated, multi-talented man, with good organizational skills. Before his Aliyah to Israel he passed his CPA exams and received the degree S.A.S.A.

During the War of Independence he came to Israel to volunteer in the IDF as a Machal soldier. He was posted to the 1^st Regiment, Squad ‘B’ (for English speakers), Battalion 72, Brigade 7.
Louis was injured when his Unit invaded Ikrit Village, deep in enemy territory. His friends carried him on a stretcher, improvised from guns and clothes and succeeded in carrying him to Kibbutz Eilon, but he died from his injuries on the ambulance taking him to Nahariya.
 (כ’ בתשרי תש”ט)Louis was laid to rest on 23.10.1948 Nahariya Military Cemetery

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