William Kingsmill

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Lieutenant-Colonel William Henry Kingsmill (1 December 19053 June 1971) was a British politician and businessman. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Yeovil from 1945 to 1951.

He was educated at Eton College and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and served in the Grenadier Guards. He commanded the 6th battalion in 1943-44, winning the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. He was later chairman and managing director of the Taylor Walker brewing group.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
George Davies
Member of Parliament for Yeovil
1945–1951
Succeeded by
John Peyton