William Bulmer (businessman)
Sir William Bulmer | |
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| Born | 20 May 1920 Cullingworth, West Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 28 November 2012 (aged 92) |
| Education | Bradford Grammar School Wrekin College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939-1996 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Regiment of Artillery |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Sir William Peter Bulmer KStJ ERD DL (20 May 1920 – 28 November 2012) was Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire from 1978 to 1985. Having escaped from a POW camp during World War II he went on to become managing director of the family business, Bulmer & Lumb, between 1963 and 1985. He has been described as 'a leading figure in the textile industry'.