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From the CLANSMAN (no 71) December 1987

 

Mr. Herbert Desforges died on October 10, aged 89.  He commenced his career with Union-Castle in February 1915.  After service with the Royal Navy he returned to the accounts department in 1919.  Mr. Desforges moved with the department to Southampton, Chandlers Ford and Glasgow during the Second World War and on returning to London in June 1944 continued until July 1959 when he transferred to Cayzer, Irvine Secretary's Department.   Mr. Desforges retired in February 1963

 

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