Claude Lancaster
Claude Lancaster | |
|---|---|
Lancaster in 1950 | |
| Born | 30 August 1899 London, England |
| Died | 25 July 1977 (aged 77) Kettering, Northamptonshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1931 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 231 |
| Unit | Royal Horse Guards |
| Commands | 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters 112th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Director, Bestwood Coal & Iron Co 1924–36 Chairman B.A. Collieries 1936–47 |
| Member of Parliament for Fylde South Fylde (1938–50) | |
| In office 30 November 1938 – 29 May 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Stanley |
| Succeeded by | Edward Gardner |
| Education | Eton College |
| Spouse | |
Colonel Claude Granville Lancaster (30 August 1899 – 25 July 1977) was a British Army officer, coal industry director, and Conservative Party politician.