Background
Bernard, Dallas Gerald Mercer was born on March 22, 1888 in Fair Oak, Hampshire, England. Son of Edmund Bowen and Arabella Margaret (Piercy) Bernard.
Bernard, Dallas Gerald Mercer was born on March 22, 1888 in Fair Oak, Hampshire, England. Son of Edmund Bowen and Arabella Margaret (Piercy) Bernard.
With Jardine Matheson Limited company, Hong Kong, 1911-1928 Matheson & Company Ltd., London, 1928-1942. Director Bank of England, 1936-1949, deputy governor, 1949-1954. Chairman Courtaulds, Ltd., 1962-1964.
Director Proprietors of Hays Wharf, Ltd.
Served with Royal Navy, 1903-1906. Created Baronet, 1954.
Married Elizabeth Addis, November 16, 1922. Children: Elizabeth Piercy (Mistress G. W. Strang), Dallas Edmund, Margaret Anne (Mistress W. G. Cleverly).