John Eunson
| Born | 1920, Whalsay |
|---|---|
| Died | 15 September 1978, Banchory, Aberdeen |
| Elections | 3 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
John William Eunson was an RAF Pilot trainee, teacher in Scunthorpe, member of the London County Council, Lerwick Town Councillor and was a Conservative candidate for the 1955 Parliament election.
Biography
In his life he worked for the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company and the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board (1953-1957).
During his time in the RAF he was involved in an accident which saw him break his back and lose a leg. His obituary in the Shetland Times notes that "Jon made light of his physical disabilities and few realised the suffering he concealed with his ready smile and jocular manner". As indicated by the previous line, he was often referred to as "Jon".
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1953 | Lerwick Town Council | 973 | Elected |
| 1955 | 1955 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result | Parliament of the United Kingdom | 3,760 | Not elected |
| 1956 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1956 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |