Edward Abdy Fellowes

Sir Edward Abdy Fellowes, (23 June 189528 December 1970) was an official of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and a former British Army officer who saw active service during World War I. He served as Clerk of the House of Commons from 1954 to 1961.

Early life Fellowes was born in London, England, on 23 June 1895. He was the eldest son of William Gordon Fellowes, a barrister, and his wife, Marian Augusta Fellowes (née Hamilton). On 15 March 1917, he was transferred to the training reserve and granted seniority in the rank of temporary lieutenant from 27 December 1915. On 4 May 1917, he was transferred from the training reserve to the Royal West Surrey Regiment. On 2 June 1917, he was promoted to temporary captain. On 6 September 1918, he was appointed adjutant of a service battalion of the Royal West Surrey Regiment.

During World War I, Fellowes saw active service with the British Army on the Western Front. On 3 August 1954, he was appointed Clerk of the House of Commons, succeeding Sir Frederic Metcalfe.

Honours and decorations In September 1917, Fellowes was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for service during World War I. He was also a recipient of the "Pip, Squeak and Wilfred" service medals; the 1914–15 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal.

In the 1945 New Year Honours, Fellowes was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in recognition of his service as Second Clerk Assistant. In 1953, he was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG).