Background
Cole, Walton Adamson was born on June 28, 1912 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Robert Michael and Margaret Alyce Cole.
Cole, Walton Adamson was born on June 28, 1912 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Robert Michael and Margaret Alyce Cole.
Student George Heriots school and George Watson’s College, Edinburgh.
Junior editor The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 1927-1930, staff Falkirk Herald, 1930. Special writer, also contributor to leading Scottish newspapers and magazines, 1930-1935. Reporter British Press Association, news agency, as deputy news editor, day supervising editor and night editor, 1935-1942.
Editor Reuters, London, England., since 1942, deputy general manager, 1958-1959, general manager, since 1959.
Managing director British Commonwealth International Newsfilm Agency Press member delegation appointed by General Eisenhower to deal with press communications after Doctorate Day. Also same in South East Asia.
Clubs: Garrick Press, Reform (London).
Married Janet Clingan, June 2, 1936 (deceased). Children: Mavis, Judith (Mistress Logan).