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Eric Cockeram

1924 – 2021

British politician

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About Eric Cockeram

Lived 1924 – 2021 (aged 97). Eric Cockeram was a British politician.

Eric Paul Cockeram (4 July 1924 – 25 December 2021) was a British Conservative Party politician.

Life and career Cockeram was born on 4 July 1924 and was educated at Birkenhead School.

He served in the British Army in the Second World War, taking part in the D-Day landings during World War II as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment where he was wounded in the face by a grenade on Gold Beach. He was demobilised with the rank of Captain.

He worked in his family's tailoring and outfitters firm, Watson Prickard, becoming company chairman. he suddenly announced his retirement weeks before the 1987 general election, following allegations of multiple share applications for British Telecom and British Gas. This followed the Thatcher government's privatisation of both organisations, which allowed members of the public to buy shares in them. One of the share applications was for Cockeram's grandchildren but he denied wrongdoing and the Crown Prosecution Service decided he had no case to answer. At time of his death he was married with four children and was one of the few surviving former MPs who saw active service during World War II.

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Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Eric Paul Cockeram

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eric Cockeram?

British politician (1924-2021)

When was Eric Cockeram born?

Eric Cockeram was born on 4 July 1924.

When did Eric Cockeram die?

Eric Cockeram died on 25 December 2021.

What was Eric Cockeram's occupation?

Eric Cockeram was a politician.

What nationality was Eric Cockeram?

Eric Cockeram was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Cockeram

· Wikidata: Q5386297

· DBpedia: Eric Cockeram

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