Difference between revisions of "Geoffrey Burton"
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Served in Middle East, 1914-18 in R.E. rank of Captain, (mentioned in Despatches twice). | Served in Middle East, 1914-18 in R.E. rank of Captain, (mentioned in Despatches twice). | ||
1927-30 was General Manager, [[Metropolitan | 1927-30 was General Manager, [[Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Co|Metropolitan Carriage Co]] | ||
Later General Manager [[B.S.A.]] | Later General Manager [[B.S.A.]] | ||
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[[Category: Biography]] | [[Category: Biography]] | ||
[[Category: Biography - Automotive]] | [[Category: Biography - Automotive]] | ||
[[Category: Births 1890-1899]] | [[Category: Births 1890-1899]] | ||
[[Category: Deaths 1950-1959]] | [[Category: Deaths 1950-1959]] |
Latest revision as of 14:41, 18 October 2018
Sir Geoffrey Burton (1893-1954)
1893 February 2nd. Born the son of a Canon in the Church
Educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond (Scholar); Queen's College, Cambridge (Exhibitioner).
Served in Middle East, 1914-18 in R.E. rank of Captain, (mentioned in Despatches twice).
1927-30 was General Manager, Metropolitan Carriage Co
Later General Manager B.S.A.
1953 Chairman, Dennis Brothers and Director of Lodge Plugs