Background
Ohrbach, Nathan M. was born on August 31, 1885 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Issac J. and Anna (Dickman) Ohrbach.
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Nathan M. Ohrbach, Austrian manufacturer executive. Decorated Officer French Legion of Honor; Gold Medal of Honor (Republic of Austria); French order of Knight and Companion of Cross of Lorraine; Italian Star of Solidarity; recipient Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver, Silver Buffalo, Boy Scouts Am Eta Mu Pi. Member national Executive Board Boy Scouts of America, general chairman New York annual campaign fund drive, 1945-1953. Former; Mason.
Education
Education public and high schools, New New York
Career
1 son, Jerome Kane. Began his business career in retail merchandising in 1905. Opened his own store in Brooklyn, 1911. Established branch on 14th Saint, Manhattan, 1923.
Newark Store, 1930.
Los Angeles Store, 1948. Louisiana Mirada, California Store, 1960. Chairman of the Board Ohrbach’s Incorporated. until 1965, Ohrtronics, Incorporated., New York City, since 1965.
Vice president Montefiore Hospital.
Trustee, Federation Jewish Charities.
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Membership
Member national Executive Board Boy Scouts of America, general chairman New York annual campaign fund drive, 1945-1953. Former; Mason.; Clubs: Harmonie, City Athletic (New York).
Connections
Married Mathilda Kane, February 24, 1907.
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Decorated Officer French Legion of Honor. Gold Medal of Honor (Republic of Austria). French order of Knight and Companion of Cross of Lorraine.tempSpaceItalian Star of Solidarity. Recipient Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver, Silver Buffalo, Boy Scouts Am Eta Mu Pi.Decorated Officer French Legion of Honor. Gold Medal of Honor (Republic of Austria). French order of Knight and Companion of Cross of Lorraine.tempSpaceItalian Star of Solidarity.
Recipient Silver Antelope, Silver Beaver, Silver Buffalo, Boy Scouts Am Eta Mu Pi.