Hymie Barsel
Names: Barsel, Hymie
Born: 1920
In summary: 1956 Treason Trialist and member of the SACP
Born in 1920 Barsel worked as a clerk. During the 30s he was assaulted when taking part in demonstrations against the Blackshirt Movement. He was secretary of the Johannesburg Medical Aid for Russia during the war and former member of the Communist Party of South Africa. After the treason trial he was placed under house arrest.
