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Revision as of 18:44, 18 December 2014
Sir Henry Lewis Guy (1887–1956), mechanical engineer
Sir Henry Lewis Guy CBE, FRS, (1887-1956) was a leading British mechanical engineer, notable in particular for his work on steam turbine design.
1887 June 15th. Guy was born at Penarth, in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Following his education he joined the Taff Vale Railway as a student apprentice, and studied at the University College of South Wales where he gained a diploma in mechanical and electrical engineering.
In 1915, Guy joined British Westinghouse, (later to become Metropolitan-Vickers) as a design engineer.
In 1918 he was appointed chief mechanical engineer at that company, a post he was to hold until 1941. Whilst at Metrovicks, Guy was responsible for many innovations in the design of steam turbo-generators.
Guy was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1936.
During WWII, Guy served on a number committees including the Scientific Advisory Council of the Ministry of Supply. He was awarded a CBE in 1943 followed by a knighthood in 1949.
From 1941 until his retirement in 1951, Guy was secretary of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
1956 July 20th. Died.
1959 Obituary [1]