Oscar Galgut
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Oscar Galgut | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Judge of the Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1957–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1906 |
| Died | 22 May 1999 (aged 92) |
| Children | Brian Galgut |
| Alma mater | Transvaal University College |
| Profession | Attorney, Advocate |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Service years | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | No. 24 Squadron SAAF No. 3 Wing |
| Commands | No. 24 Squadron SAAF No. 3 Wing |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
Oscar Galgut (31 July 1906 – 22 May 1999) was a South African lawyer and Judge of Appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Galgut was born in Pretoria on 31 July 1906 and matriculated at Pretoria Boys High School in 1923. He attended the Transvaal University College, graduating with a BA degree In 1924 and an LL.B. degree in 1928. Galgut first practised as an attorney in Pretoria and from 1935 as an advocate.[1]
Military career
During World War II, Galgut served as a lieutenant colonel in the SAAF's 24 Squadron, which was active in North and East Africa. He was also temporarily in command of 24 Squadron and later, acted three times as commanding officer of the SAAF 3 Wing.[2][3] He was awarded an OBE for his military services.[4]