David Hodge (Glasgow)
David Hodge | |
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Lord Provost of Glasgow | |
Preceded by | Peter McCann |
In office 1977–1980 | |
Succeeded by | Michael Kelly |
Personal details | |
Born |
c. 1909 Glasgow |
Died | December 1991 |
Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | RAF Coastal Command |
David Hodge (c. 1909 – December 1991) was Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1977 to 1980. He was a member of the Scottish Labour Party.
Born in Glasgow,[1] in his youth he played football for Greenock Morton F.C.. In the war he served in RAF Coastal Command.[2] During his term of office he was involved in a memorable April Fools' Day prank, when it was reported that he would be singing in the lead in Scottish Opera's next production of Il Rapolfo.[3] He also unveiled a statue "The Concept of Kentigern".[4]
References
- ↑ "A message from the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Mr David Hodge". The Glasgow Herald. 2 July 1979. p. 11. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Hodge. David Hodge". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Gentlemen Ranters". Gentlemenranters.com. 26 October 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2007.
- ↑ "Concept of Kentigern". Public Monument and Sculpture Association. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2007.
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