William Kingsmill

William Kingsmill

Lieutenant-Colonel William Henry Kingsmill MC (1 December 1905–3 June 1971) was a British politician and businessman. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Yeovil from 1945 to 1951.

He was educated at Eton College and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and served in the Grenadier Guards. He commanded the 6th battalion in 1943-44, winning the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. He was later chairman and managing director of the Taylor Walker & Co brewing group.

References

*Obituary in "The Times", 5 June 1971


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