William Bulmer (businessman)
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Sir William Peter Bulmer KStJ ERD DL (20 May 1920 ā 28 November 2012) was Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire from 1978 to 1985. Having escaped from a POW camp during World War II he went on to become managing director of the family business, Bulmer & Lumb, between 1963 and 1985. He has been described as 'a leading figure in the textile industry'.
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Sir William Peter Bulmer | |
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Born | (1920-05-20)20 May 1920 Cullingworth, West Yorkshire, England |
Died | 28 November 2012(2012-11-28) (aged 92) |
Education | Bradford Grammar School Wrekin College |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1939-1996 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Regiment of Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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