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John William Yates Thornley (1909-1994) of MG
1909 June 11th. Born
Trained to become an Accountant, and attended the London School of Economics in the evenings
1931 November. Joins MG and later became the service manager
WWII Left to support the war effort and re-joined MG afterward
1952 Became General Manager
1969 Retired form MG
1994 July 15th. Died
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