Background
Hildred, William Percival was born on July 13, 1893 in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Son of William Kirk and Clare (Varley) Hildred.
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William Percival Hildred, British Association executive. Decorated Knight, 1945, Companion of Bath, 1942, Officer British Empire, 1936; Grand Officer, Order Orange Nassau, 1946, Order Crown of Belgium, 1948. Served as First lieutenant, 1st York and Lancaster Regiment, 1914-1917; major Civil Service Battalion, Home Guard.
Education
Student, Boulevard School, Hull, 1910; Master of Arts, Sheffield U., England, 1918; Doctor of Laws, Sheffield U., England, 1964.
Career
Entered, Treasurer Department United Kingdom, 1919; served as assistant principal, Treasurer Department United Kingdom, 1919-1926; finance officer, Empire Marketing Board, 1926-1934; head special measures branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, London, 1934-1936; deputy general manager, Exports Credits Guarantee Department, 1936-1938; deputy director-general civil aviation, Air Ministry, London, 1938-1939; principal assistant secretary, Ministry of Aircraft Production, 1939-1940; assisted in formation, Royal Air Force Ferry Command, Montreal, 1941; director-general civil aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, 194146; director general, International Air Transport Association, Montreal, 1946-1966.
Achievements
Membership
Served as First lieutenant, 1st York and Lancaster Regiment, 1914-1917. Major Civil Service Battalion, Home Guard.
Connections
Married Constance Mary Chappell, July 20, 1920. Children: Michael, Roderick, Barbara June, Anthony Clive.
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Nationality
British
Awards
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Decorated Knight, 1945, Companion of Bath, 1942, Officer British Empire, 1936. Grand Officer, Order Orange Nassau, 1946, Order Crown of Belgium, 1948.Decorated Knight, 1945, Companion of Bath, 1942, Officer British Empire, 1936. Grand Officer, Order Orange Nassau, 1946, Order Crown of Belgium, 1948.