Herbert Billson

Background

Herbert Billson was the son of Edwin Billson and was born in Bedford, England in 1871.

Education

He was educated at Bedford Modern School and studied forestry at the Royal Indian Engineering College at Cooper"s Hill, Surrey.

Career

He joined the Imperial Forestry Service in India in 1893 and rose to become Assistant Inspector-General of Forests, Government of India in 1912-1913. From 1914-1920 he was Conservator of Forests and from 1920-1922 Officiating Chief Conservator. In 1922 this position was made permanent and he remained as Chief Conservator of Indian Forests until his retirement in 1926.

He was appointed International Commission on Illumination in the 1925 New Year"s Honours.

They later settled in Cheltenham, England where Herbert Billson died on the 27th October, 1938.

Achievements

• Herbert Billson was a good rugby player. He played one season for Bedford in 1893/4 during which they won 27 out of 29 matches played.

Membership

He also served as a Member of the Legislative Council, United Provinces.