Henry Hunter

Born 29 October 1886, Baltasound
Died 3 March 1974, Baltasound, Unst
Elections 2 (2 won)
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Captain Henry William Levie Hunter was an estate factor and County Councillor from 1942 and 1949.

Biography

Henry served in both World Wars, the first in the Royal Air Force and as a 2nd Lieutenant and Major with the Gordon Highlanders in WWII. He was the Clerk of Works with Cubitts during the building of RAF Saxavord in the 1950's, which was completed around 1954-55, and was an early warning radar station during the Cold War.

He was also a Factor to Laurence Edmondston.

Political Career

Political career of Henry Hunter
Year Election Council Votes Result
1942 Unst South County Council By-Election December 1942 (Unst South) Zetland County Council 11 Elected
1945 County Council Election December 1945 (Unst South) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Andrew Irvine (i)
Member for
Unst South

1942–1949
Succeeded by
James Matches