William Donald Patrick, Lord Patrick
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William Donald Patrick, Lord Patrick, PC, FRSE (24 December 1889 – 17 February 1967) was a Scottish advocate who served with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. After the war, he returned to practice law with great success, and became a judge in 1939, as a Senator of the College of Justice. After World War II, he was one of the 12 judges of the Tokyo War Crimes Trial at the end of the Second World War.
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Lord Patrick | |
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Senator of the College of Justice | |
In office 1939–1963 | |
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Dean of the Faculty of Advocates | |
In office 1937–1939 | |
Preceded by | James Keith |
Succeeded by | James Gordon McIntyre |
Personal details | |
Born | William Donald Patrick (1889-12-24)24 December 1889 Dalry, Ayrshire |
Died | 17 February 1967(1967-02-17) (aged 77) Edinburgh |
Nationality | Scottish |
Relations | William Patrick (father); Anne Patrick (mother) |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Profession | Advocate |
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