Sir Matthew Watt Drysdale

Background

Drysdale, Sir Matthew Watt was born on November 27, 1892 in. Son of Thomas and Janet Drysdale.

Education

3 children.

Career

With Lloyd’s of London, since 1908, underwriting member, since 1919, deputy chairman, 1947-1949, chairman, 1949-1956. Director C. T. Bowring & Limited company, insurance, Barclay’s Bank, Ltd.

Membership

Served with 9th Northumberland Fusilers, British Army, 1914-1918. Created knight, 1953- recipient Lloyd’s gold medal, 1952. Clubs: City of London, Brooks’s.

Connections

Married Nesta Lewis, 1928.

Father:

Thomas Drysdale

Mother:

Janet Drysdale

Spouse:

Nesta Lewis