Chairman
Westhoughton Urban District Council: 1944-45 (Conservative)
Born
Burnley, Lancashire 27 April 1898
Died
Hunger Hill, Westhoughton 15 September 1977
About

Came to Westhoughton with his family in 1911.

He joined the Black Watch at 17 and served during the First World War in Mesopotamia, India and Palestine. He also took part in the post-War Allied occupation of the Rhineland until 1920.

On return to Westhoughton he joined the Weaving industry there and became Secretary of Hall Lee Manufacturing Co from 1927

Represented East Ward from 1938, defeating the 'Father' of the Council, Joseph Hilton.

He was a keen boxer at school and in the Army.

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