Alfred Blake
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Sir Alfred Lapthorn Blake, KCVO, MC, DL (6 October 1915 – 17 November 2013) was a British solicitor, Royal Marines officer and councillor. He was Lord Mayor of Portsmouth City Council from 1958 to 1959 and director of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme from 1966 to 1978.
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Sir Alfred Blake | |
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Born | (1915-10-06)6 October 1915 Gosport, Hampshire, England |
Died | 17 November 2013(2013-11-17) (aged 98) |
Alma mater | University of London |
Occupation | Solicitor |
Years active | 1948–1999 |
Known for | Director of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Military Cross |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
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