Solomon N. Bernstein, a member of the South African Civic Guards, has no less than sixty relatives in active service, it was revealed here today. These include relatives by marriage as well as blood relatives.
Many of them are in the South African Army. Others, living overseas, have enlisted in England, Canada and Australia, and are today serving in all parts of the world. They are to be found in every branch of armed defense, and they range in rank from ratings and privates to captains and majors.
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