Daniel Awdry
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Daniel Edmund Awdry (born 10 September 1924) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Awdry was educated at Winchester College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He served with the 10th Hussars in Italy 1944-45 and with the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry 1947-62. He became a solicitor and a Chippenham councillor, serving as Mayor 1958-59. He was President of the Southern Boroughs Association 1959-60.
Awdry was Member of Parliament for Chippenham from a 1962 by-election until 1979, when he stood down - having seen off strong challenges from Liberal candidates in the seat (his majority in October 1974 was 1,749 (3.3%)). His successor was Richard Needham.
[edit] References
- Times Guide to the House of Commons October 1974
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
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| Preceded by David Eccles |
Member of Parliament for Chippenham 1962–1979 |
Succeeded by Richard Needham |
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