George Willis
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For the United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient, see George Willis (Medal of Honor recipient).
Eustace George Willis (7 March 1903 – 2 June 1987), known as George Willis, was a British Labour Party politician. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North on his first attempt at the 1945 general election, but was defeated in 1950 general election. He stood again in Edinburgh North at the 1951 election, but was defeated again.
He was returned to the House of Commons as MP for Edinburgh East in a 1954 by-election, and served until he retired at the 1970 general election.
[edit] References
- Craig, F. W. S. [1969] (1983). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949, 3rd edition, Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs.
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| Preceded by Sir Alexander Erskine-Hill, Bt. |
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North 1945–1950 |
Succeeded by James Latham Clyde |
| Preceded by John Wheatley |
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East 1954–1970 |
Succeeded by Gavin Strang |
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