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Brian McGrath

1925 – 2016

British Army officer

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About Brian McGrath

Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 90). Brian McGrath was a British military personnel.

Sir Brian Henry McGrath, GCVO, MW (27 October 1925 – 4 June 2016) was the Private Secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh.

He was educated at Eton College. From 1943 to 1946, he served in the Irish Guards, and after World War II, he joined Cannon Brewery from 1946 to 1948. In 1948, he went to Victoria Wine Ltd, of which he became a director in 1949, and was chairman from 1960 to 1982. He was a Master of Wine.

McGrath also held various directorships, including Grants of St James Ltd 1960 (chairman 1975–1982), Allied Breweries Ltd (now Allied-Lyon Plc) 1970–1982, and Broad Street Securities Ltd (chairman 1983–1991). In 1982 he joined the Office of the Duke of Edinburgh as Assistant Private Secretary, being promoted to Private Secretary and Treasurer in 1984. In 1992 he ceased to be Private Secretary, and from 1993 to 1995 was Head of the Household. He retired as Treasurer in 1995, and in the following year was appointed Extra Equerry. He died on 4 June 2016, aged 90.

Honours

McGrath was made a CVO in 1988, and advanced to KCVO in 1993, and GCVO in 2001.

He was a Younger Brother of the Corporation of Trinity House from 1993.

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Education
Eton College
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
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Sir Brian Henry McGrath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian McGrath?

British Army officer (1925-2016)

When was Brian McGrath born?

Brian McGrath was born on 27 October 1925.

When did Brian McGrath die?

Brian McGrath died on 4 June 2016.

What was Brian McGrath's occupation?

Brian McGrath was a military personnel.

What nationality was Brian McGrath?

Brian McGrath was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian McGrath

· Wikidata: Q4964712

· DBpedia: Brian McGrath

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