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Former Streatham MP: Sir David Robertson

18/1/2021

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On This Day 19th January 1890 Sir David Robertson was born

David Robertson (1890-1970) was an accountant and Conservative politician; MP for Streatham and Caithness & Sutherland

He lived in Prentis Road. 
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He was an expert in the Fishing industry and served with the BEF during WW1., He was wounded in action and returned to Britain to join the civil service. He was Sectional Accountant for the Fish, Game, Poultry and Eggs Section of the Ministry of Food or a time before being promoted to Assistant Director of Finance. Later Chief Accountant at the Ministry of Food
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