Background
Brandon, Samuel George Frederick was born on October 2, 1907 in Portsmouth, England. Son of Samuel James and Lilian (Aldridge) Brandon.
Brandon, Samuel George Frederick was born on October 2, 1907 in Portsmouth, England. Son of Samuel James and Lilian (Aldridge) Brandon.
Student College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, 1927-1932. Master of Arts, University Leeds, 1937, Doctor of Divinity, 1943. Master of Arts, Manchester U.
Anglican orders, Diocese of Exeter, 1932-1939. With Royal Army Chaplains Department, 1939-1951. Professor comparative religion Manchester University, from 1951, pro-vice chancellor, from 1967.
Named Honorary Chaplain of Forces.
Member International Association for History of Religions (British representative.
Married Ivy Ada Miles, September 29, 1934. Children: Mark Miles (deceased), David Lawton.