James Ramsden (politician)
James Edward Ramsden PC (1 November 1923 – 29 March 2020) was a British Conservative politician. He was the last person to hold the office of Secretary of State for War.
The Right Honourable James Ramsden | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State for the Army | |
| In office 1 April 1964 – 16 October 1964 | |
| Prime Minister | Sir Alec Douglas-Home |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Fred Mulley |
| Secretary of State for War | |
| In office 21 October 1963 – 1 April 1964 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Alec Douglas-Home |
| Preceded by | Joseph Godber |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Harrogate | |
| In office 11 March 1954 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher York |
| Succeeded by | Robert Banks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Edward Ramsden 1 November 1923 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 29 March 2020 (aged 96) Ripon, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Juliet Ponsonby |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1942–51 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service number | 256071 |
| Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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