Background
Lionel Colin Brewill was the son of Arthur William Brewill and Clementine Katherine Thornley.
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Lionel Brewill
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He was educated at Uppingham School, Nottingham School of Art and University College, Nottingham.
Career
He was made Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1919. He joined the 7th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hoods), in 1909 as Second Lieutenant. Serving with the battalion in the First World War he was wounded at Hooge in July, 1916, but returned to active service the following year and commanded Doctorate Company at Lens.
In 1919 the battalion was re-formed.
He rejoined, served as company commander until 1927 when he was appointed Major. In 1929 he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.
Later, when Colonel West.R. Rook retired, took over the command and retained it until 1934.
