Lieut-Colonel Hon. John Jacob Astor
Former MP for Dover
Former MP for Dover
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I wish to differ on one point which was raised by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore) in regard to battalions in the Home Guard. I agree that companies and platoons are suitable units for training, but in some cases circumstances differ. Some battalions have been fortunate, because the men in the companies have been engaged in the same civilian employment in...
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Former MP for Dover
Entered the House of Commons on 15 November 1922 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 15 June 1945 — General election
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