Leslie Carr Gamage (1887-1972), chairman of GEC
1887 May 5th. Born the son of Albert Walter Gamage
Educated at Marlborough; Exeter College, Oxford (Senior Scholar, Hons. Degree). Trained for Law, 1910-14; Honours in Solicitors' Final Exam. Served in 1914 war as Captain and Adjutant 24th London Regiment (awarded M.C., twice wounded, P.O.W.).
1911 Living at The Manor House, East End Road, Church End, Finchley: Albert Walter Gamage (age 55 born Hereford City), Athletic Outfitter - Employer. With his wife Jane Gamage (age 43 born Glasgow) and their four children; Eric Muir Gamage (age 25 born Highgate), Manager in the business; Leslie Carr Gamage (age 23 born Highgate), Articled Clerk - Solicitors; Daphne Carr Gamage (age 18 born Muswell Hill); and Cecil Murdock Gamage (age 15 born Muswell Hill). Nine servants.[1]
1919 July 21st. Married Muriel Elsie Hirst, daughter of Hugo Hirst
1955 Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, General Electric Co. Ltd. With General Electric since 1919, Secretary-Director, General-Manager, and then appointed to present position.
1957 Appointed Chairman of GEC
1972 October 17th. Died.
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- ↑ 1911 Census