Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
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Geoffrey Burton
From Graces Guide
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
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