Background
Illingworth, David Gordon was born on December 22, 1921 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Sir Cyril Gordon and Grace Margaret (Watt) Illingworth.
Illingworth, David Gordon was born on December 22, 1921 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Sir Cyril Gordon and Grace Margaret (Watt) Illingworth.
Bachelor of Medicine ChB, University Edinburgh, 1943. Doctor of Medicine with commendation, University Edinburgh, 1963.
Casualty officer, Leith Hospital, Edinburgh, 1943-1944; surgeon Lieutenant, Royal Navy, 1944-1946; medical registrar, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, 1946-1950; staff physician, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, 1950-1980; family doctor, National Health Svc., Edinburgh, 1950-1980; surgeon apothecary, Her Majesty the Queen, Edinburgh, 1970-1986; private practice, Edinburgh, 1980-1992; senior lecturer department orthopaedics, U. Edinburgh, 1970-1980. Associate faculty occupational medicine, Royal College Physicians, London,1980. Served on various professional and government committees, since 1958.
Member ASH, Scotland, 1978-1982, TENOVUS, Scotland, 1970-1990. Fellow Royal College Physicians. Member Harveian Society, Brunsfield Links Golfing Society, University Edinburgh Staff Club.
Married Lesley Anderson Beagrie. Children: Lawrence, Stephen, Susan.