Captain Robert Bernard Engelsman ^{1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9}

  Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: Union of South Africa, 1910-1928.

• Residence, 1924, 66 Innes Street, De Beers, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ¹³ Stayed with Charlie Wiggington (Charles Robert Wigginton b. 24 Mar 1905 RIN. 4811) who was of the same approximate age and a Cousin. Did not grow up within family home.

• Photograph: De Beers II Team, 28 Sep 1925, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ¹⁴

• Residence: Union of South Africa, 1928-1961.

• Newspaper: Skietkommando Rifle Club, 6 Nov 1951, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ¹⁵

Diamond Fields Advertiser, 6 Nov 1951, Pg. 8.

CLUB PRIZE SHOOT WON BY NIENABER
The local Skietkommando Rifle Club held its first prize shoot for the last quarter on Saturday. In spite of sweltering weather ____ members took part. Although conditions were changeable throughout _____ scores were registered and a creditable standard of shooting was attained.

Private P. Nienaber, who showed improved form, shot very _____ took first place. He was closely followed by Lieut. S. B. Badenhorst who was second.

RESULTS
Pte. P. H. J. Nienaber ... 33 ... 32 ... 31 ... __
Lieut. S. B. Badenhorst ... 32 ... 34 ... 29 ... __
Pte. M. V. Combrink ... 31 ... 31 ... 29 ... __
Pte. B. J. Vorster ... 30 ... 33 ... 28 ... __
Pte. H. J. de Bruin ... 34 ... 32 ... 28 ... __
Cpl. L. R. Webb ... 33 ... 30 ... 32 ... __
Lieut. H. A. Herbert ... 32 ... 31 ... 31 ... __
Cpl. J. R. Miller ... 32 ... 30 ... 31 ... __
Lieut. I. R. Scott ... 32 ... 33 ... 31 ... __
Pte. J. J. Jacobs ... 30 ... 33 ... 31 ... __
Pte. H. A. J. Black ... 30 ... 33 ... 29 ... __
Cpl. R. W. Rose ... 32 ... 32 ... 28 ... __
Cpl. C. F. Reinhardt ... 31 ... 31 ... 31 ... __
Pte. W. J. Swanevelder ... 27 ... 28 ... 27 ... __
Pte. J. S. Greef ... 32 ... 31 ... 29 ... __
Pte. J. H. Cawood ... 32 ... 32 ... 28 ... __
Cpl. M. D. J. Swanepoel ... 30 ... 32 ... 31 ... __
Cpl. G. Schoeman ... 30 ... 31 ... 29 ... __
Pte. I. H. Pretorius ... 30 ... 26 ... 27 ... __
Pte. J. Barkhuizen ... 24 ... 28 ... 32 ... __
Cpl. G. M. Crook ... 31 ... 29 ... 31 ... __
Capt. P. S. Stead ... 30 ... 31 ... 30 ... __
Cpl. J. W. Harsant ... 30 ... 26 ... 30 ... __
Pte. V. E. Bodley ... 19 ... 29 ... 24 ... __
Capt. R. B. Engelsman ... 30 ... 31 ... 24 ... __
Pte. W. S. Smit ... 19 ... 24 ... 8 ... __

(Article partially obscured. Indicated by "__").

• Occupation, 28 Oct 1956, Attorney. ⁹

• Residence, 1961, 5 Rhodes Avenue, Rhodesdene, Kimberley.

• Residence: Republic of South Africa, 31 May 1961-8 Nov 1961.

• Burial, 8 Nov 1961, West End Cemetery, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ^{6 10} Grave location: Old Section, Gates 1&2, Den 01, Block S, Row D, Grave 13.
Epitaph: MY HUSBAND AND OUR FATHER

• Obituary: Diamond Fields Advertiser, 10 Nov 1961, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ⁷

'Bob' Engelsman

MR. ROBERT BERNARD Engelsman, a well-known city attorney, died at his home in Rhodesdene on Wednesday after a long illness. He had been in practice in Kimberley for 30 years.

Born at Holpan in 1904, he was educated at Kimberley Boys' High School where he became senior Victor Ludorum.

A good athlete, he later represented Griquas as a sprinter at South African championships. He also played first league Rugby, cricket and tennis and shot for Griquas at several Bisleys. One of his Griqua shooting records stood for many years.

JOINED CAPE CORPS

When war broke out, Mr. Engelsman was a member of the Kimberley Regiment, but was considered too old to go up north. However, he transferred to the Cape Corps and went up with them. He was later posted to the South African Air Force as a captain. He remained up north for three years.

Mr. Engelsman was a founder member and branch chairman of the Torch Commando.

He leaves a wife and two children, Edgar (who is a Griqua cricketer) and Colleen.

He will be buried this afternoon after a service in St. Cyprians Cathedral.

• Newspaper: Funeral Notice, 10 Nov 1961, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ¹⁰

ENGELSMAN - The funeral of the late Robert Bernard Engelsman (Bob) will leave the St. Cyprian's Cathedral after a service commencing at 5 p.m. today, Friday, proceeding to the West End cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu thereof to Nazareth House. Members of the B.E.S.L. are kindly requested to attend. Bodley & Son, Funeral Directors, 15 New Main Street. Phone 5852 (after hours phone 5852, 8-1652, 8-2285).

• Book: The History of the Kimberley Regiment 1876-1962, 1963, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ¹⁶ Listed as Engelsman, R. B., Lt. in the Nominal Roll of all ranks who served during World War II (1939-1945).

• Book: Reader's Digest Illustrated History of South Africa, 1994, South Africa. ¹⁷ Pictured on page 395 together with the RAF Battle of Britain Ace, Sailor Malan, as a member of the Torch Commando.

Robert married Eileen Mary Crampton, daughter of George Crampton and Mary Susan Norval, on 5 Sep 1931 in St. Cyprian Cathedral, Kimberley, South Africa.^{1 2} (Eileen Mary Crampton was born on 6 Sep 1907 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa,⁹ died on 28 Oct 1956 in Kimberley Hospital, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa ^{6 18} and was buried on 29 Oct 1956 in West End Cemetery, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa ^{6 19}.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Notice: Diamond Fields Advertiser, 9 Sep 1931, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ² ENGELSMAN - CRAMPTON - Married at St. Cyprian's Cathedral on Saturday, September 5th, by the Very Rev. Dean Robson, Robert Bernard Engelsman, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Engelsman, of Klipdam, to Eileen Mary Crampton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crampton, of Kimberley. - b3505

• Marriage Notice: Diamond Fields Advertiser, 10 Sep 1931, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. ²⁰ CITY WEDDINGS

ENGELSMAN - CRAMPTON

The wedding took place recently at St. Cyprian's Cathedral, of Eileen May (sic) Crampton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crampton, of Kimberley, and Robert Bernard Engelsman, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Engelsman, of Klipdam. Both the bride and bridegroom are very well known in Kimberley.

The Very Rev. T. C. Robson, Dean of Kimberley, officiated, and Mr. Wyllie Turnbull played the organ.

The bride was given away by her father; and her sisters, the Misses Stephane and Audrey Crampton, were the bridesmaids.

Messrs. George Bartlett and George Engelsman (brother of the bridegroom) carried out the duties of best man and groomsman.

After the ceremony about 250 guests gathered at the Dean's Hall for the reception, at which the usual toasts were proposed by the Dean, Mr. Stephen Alexander and Mr. H. Solomon.

Relations present included Mr. and Mrs. Wigginton (uncle and aunt of the bridegroom), Mr. Fred Robb, Mr. and Mrs. And Miss T. Norval, Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Dugmore and Mrs. Wepener.

A very large number of handsome and useful presents were received.

THE DRESSES

The bride looked charming in an old-fashioned chantilla (sic) lace frock, reaching to her ankles with small frills, and with cape effect sleeves. She wore a handsome silk net veil with lace to match the dress, and carried a bouquet of St. Joseph lilies and carnations.

Very pretty were the bridesmaids' ankle-length dresses of Wedgwood blue georgette, with long capes and full skirts. They wore blue shoes to tone and lace beige picture hats trimmed with blue. Their bouquets were of pink carnations and forget-me-nots.

Mrs. Crampton, mother of the bride, was dressed in navy blue silk morocain with trimmings of navy blue lace and a hat to tone. She carried pink carnations.

Mrs. Wigginton, the aunt of the bridegroom, was gowned in a brown crepe-de-chine frock and brown coatee trimmed with fur and a hat to tone. She also carried pink carnations.

The bride's going-away dress was of black satin beaute trimmed with blue. A hat to match and a beautiful silk handbag completed the ensemble.

Mr. and Mrs. Engelsman are spending their honeymoon in Durban and Capetown.

Robert next married Ruby Vera Maud van Blerk circa 1959.