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Neville Gass

1893 – 1965

British businessman

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About Neville Gass

Lived 1893 – 1965 (aged 72). Neville Gass was a businessperson.

Captain Sir Neville Archibald Gass (14 June 1893 – 23 September 1965) was a British businessman. He was the third chairman of the board of BP from 1957 to 1960.

Gass was born in Madras, British India, to Horace Archibald Campbell Gass, who worked in the Forest Department, and Gertrude Louisa Martin. He was educated at Tonbridge School and at McGill University in Montreal. In the First World War, he served in the Royal Field Artillery and later in the Royal Horse Artillery, and for his services was awarded the Military Cross and the Belgian Croix de Guerre.

Shortly after the war, he joined BP, working first in London and then until 1934 in Persia. He was appointed managing director of BP in 1939, deputy chairman in 1956, and chairman in 1957. In 1960, he was succeeded by Maurice Bridgeman as chairman.

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1953, and in 1958 was knighted (KBE) in the same order.

Gass died at the King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers, London, on 23 September 1965.

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Important facts

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Occupation
Education
McGill University, Tonbridge School
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Sir Neville Gass, Neville Archibald Gass, Sir Neville Archibald Gass

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Neville Gass?

British businessman (1893-1965)

When was Neville Gass born?

Neville Gass was born on 14 June 1893 in Chennai.

When did Neville Gass die?

Neville Gass died on 23 September 1965.

What was Neville Gass's occupation?

Neville Gass was a businessperson.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neville Gass

· Wikidata: Q24845260

· DBpedia: Neville Gass

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