Background
Herbert, Alan Patrick was born on September 24, 1890 in England. Son of Philisophy H. and Beatrice (Selwyn) Herbert.
Herbert, Alan Patrick was born on September 24, 1890 in England. Son of Philisophy H. and Beatrice (Selwyn) Herbert.
Student Winchester (England) School. Graduate (1st Class Jurisprudence) New College, University of Oxford.
Began writing for Punch (magazine), London, 1910, became staff member, 1924. Admitted to bar, 1918, but never practiced. Formerly private secretary to Sir Leslie Scott.
Member of Parliament (Independent) for University of Oxford, 1935-1950. Introduced into House of Commons a marriage bill, became Matrimonial Causes Acting, 1938. Served with British Royal Navy, 1914-1917, and in Gallipoli and France.
Republican Punch at 3d Imperial Press Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 1925.
With River Emergency Service, from 1939. Member Society of; Clubs: Black Lion Skittles (president), Savage, Beefsteak, and Pratt’son
Married Gwendolen Quilter, 1914.