John Battley

John Battley

John Rose Battley, JP FRSA(26 November 1880 – 1 November 1952) was a British printer, company director and Labour Party politician. He served on the London County Council and was Member of Parliament for Clapham for a single five-year term. He was a notable conscientious objector and pacifist.

Read more about John Battley:  Early Life, Conscientious Objector, Municipal Contribution, Parliament, Retirement, Family

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