James Ramsden (politician)
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James Edward Ramsden PC (1 November 1923 – 29 March 2020) was a British Conservative politician. He was the last person to hold the office of Secretary of State for War.
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James Ramsden | |
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Minister of State for the Army | |
In office 1 April 1964 – 16 October 1964 | |
Prime Minister | Sir Alec Douglas-Home |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Fred Mulley |
Secretary of State for War | |
In office 21 October 1963 – 1 April 1964 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Sir Alec Douglas-Home |
Preceded by | Joseph Godber |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Member of Parliament for Harrogate | |
In office 11 March 1954 – 8 February 1974 | |
Preceded by | Christopher York |
Succeeded by | Robert Banks |
Personal details | |
Born | James Edward Ramsden (1923-11-01)1 November 1923 Liverpool, England |
Died | 29 March 2020(2020-03-29) (aged 96) Ripon, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Juliet Ponsonby |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1942–51 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Service number | 256071 |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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