Sir
Andrew Davidson
Chief Medical Officer for Scotland
In office
1941–1954
Preceded byJ. M. Mackintosh
Succeeded byKenneth Cowan
Personal details
Born(1892-03-12)12 March 1892
Dalmuir
Died13 March 1962(1962-03-13) (aged 70)
SpouseHelen Edith Calder (m. 1922)
Childrentwo sons
Parent
  • Charles Davidson (father)
Alma mater
Association football career
Position(s) Left-half
Youth career
Rutherglen Glencairn
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1913–1914 Celtic 6
1914 St Mirren
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
ServiceBritish Army
Years of service1916–1919
RankCaptain
UnitRoyal Army Medical Corps
Battles/warsFirst World War

Sir Andrew Davidson (1892–1962) was an academic, footballer, public health official, royal physician and soldier. He was knighted in 1946.[1]

There are five photographic portraits by Walter Stoneman in the National Portrait Gallery.[2]

References

  1. Andrew Davidson, University of Glasgow
  2. Walter Stoneman, Sir Andrew Davidson, National Portrait Gallery


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