About Arthur Egbert Davenport
Lived 1901 – 1973 (aged 71). Arthur Egbert Davenport was a New Zealand engineer.
Arthur Egbert Davenport (17 April 1901 – 15 April 1973) was a New Zealand electrical engineer and electricity administrator. He was born in Marton, New Zealand.
In 1953, Davenport was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1963 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, in recognition of his service as general manager of the New Zealand Electricity Department.
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Who was Arthur Egbert Davenport?
Electrical engineer, electricity administrator (1901-1973)
When was Arthur Egbert Davenport born?
Arthur Egbert Davenport was born on 17 April 1901.
When did Arthur Egbert Davenport die?
Arthur Egbert Davenport died on 15 April 1973.
What was Arthur Egbert Davenport's occupation?
Arthur Egbert Davenport was an engineer.
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Arthur Egbert Davenport was New Zealand.
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