William Frederick Schwim

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William Frederick Schwim

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Harrismith, South Africa
Death: July 18, 2004 (90)
Zimbabwe
Immediate Family:

Son of Johannes Lodewicus Schwim and Cornelia Aletta Schwim
Husband of Charlotte Kanutte Schwim
Brother of Private

Managed by: Shirley Ann Bees
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About William Frederick Schwim

Willie finished school after standard 5.

Fought in the 2nd World War as a Natal Carbineer, and spent time in Egypt

After World War II moved to Matopos, Rhodesia. Worked at the Matopos Reasearch Station,

Moved to Nuanetsi in 1971 to build a new research station before the death of his wife Charlotte, but stayed on and re-married Elaine Unknown.

Was awarded ??????? Medal for running the Nuanetsi Research Station right in the middle of the war.

In 1979 Willie and Elaine immigrated to Kempton Park, South Africa and he worked for the Volkus Bank.

He retired to a plot in Bapsfontein, South Africa.

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William Frederick Schwim's Timeline

1913
August 13, 1913
Harrismith, South Africa
2004
July 18, 2004
Age 90
Zimbabwe