Motorcycle designer and manufacturer. Born at 32 Bronti Place, Walworth, Surrey. He became chief designer of the Ariel Cycle Company in 1932, where he designed the four-cylinder Square Four power unit. Managing director of Triumph from 1944 to 1956. Died at Newlands, Capel, Surrey.
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Edward Turner
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Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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