Born 23 May 1892 died 12 April 1985. Leader of the London County Council opposition 1929-30, Deputy Chairman LCC 1931 – 1932. Labour Party member of the London County Council representing Camberwell North, elected 1922 1925 1928 1931 (resigned 1 July 1932) 1937-46, 1946. Member Metropolitan Borough Councils: Wandsworth, 1919–22; Camberwell, 1931–53 (Mayor, 1951–53); Member, Shepton Mallet UDC, 1954–68 (Chairman 1967–68) Fought in WWI, during which he lost his right arm. He also served as Mayor of Camberwell 1951-53. 1944-50 Member of Parliament for Camberwell North.