Alan Gomme-Duncan

Politician

1893 – 1963

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Who was Alan Gomme-Duncan?

Colonel Sir Alan Gomme Gomme-Duncan MC, originally Alan Gomme Duncan was a British army officer who served in both World Wars; he was recalled to the army at the age of 45 in advance of World War II. In a brief break in his career he was Inspector of Prisons for Scotland. After the liberation of Europe he went into politics and served for fourteen years as a Conservative Member of Parliament in Scotland, becoming known for humorous remarks combined with a lively partisanship.

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Born
Jul 5, 1893
Died
Dec 13, 1963

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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