William Allan Davis

Background

Davis, William Allan was born on June 19, 1921. Son of Wilfred E. Davis and Annie H. Davis.

Education

Cardinal Vaughan School, Kensington.

Career

Joined Barclays Bank 1939. Pilot, R.N.V.R. Fleet Air Arm 1940-1944. Apprentice, Dunn Wylie & Company 1944, Partner 1952.

Senior Partner 1972-1976.

Partner, Armitage & Norton, London 1976-1986, Senior Partner 1979-1986. Director Catholic Herald Limited., City of London Heliport Limited., Crowning Tea Company Limited., Dunkelman & Son Limited., Fiat Auto (United Kingdom) Limited., Intematio-Muller United Kingdom Limited. and United Kingdom subsidiaries, NRG Victory Holdings Limited. and subsidiaries.

Common Councilman 1971-1976, Alderman 1976-1991, Sheriff, City of London 1982-1983, Lord Mayor of London 1985-1986. One of Her Majesty Lieuts., City of London 1986.

Governor Honorary Irish Society 1986.

Membership

Council, City University 1986.

Interests

• Bridge, traveling

Connections

Married Audrey P. Louch in 1944.

Father:

Wilfred East. Davis

Mother:

Annie H. Davis

Spouse:

Audrey P. Louch