Lionel Colin Brewill
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Lionel Colin Brewill (1889–1943) ARIBA TD was an architect based in Nottingham.[1]
Background and personal life[edit]
Lionel Colin Brewill was the son of Arthur William Brewill and Clementine Katherine Thornley. He was educated at Uppingham School, Nottingham School of Art and University College, Nottingham.
He was a member of the Newstead Lodge of Freemasons, and a founder member of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire United Services Club.
In November 1942, shortly before his death, he married his cousin, Miss Marguerite Kingsley.
Architectural career[edit]
He was made ARIBA in 1919. He worked in partnership with his father Arthur William Brewill until 1923 and then continued the practice alone.[2]
Military career[edit]
He joined the 7th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hoods), in 1909 as Second Lieutenant.[3] Serving with the battalion in the First World War he was wounded at Hooge in July, 1916, but returned to active service the following year and commanded D Company at Lens.
In 1919 the battalion was re-formed. He rejoined, served as company commander until 1927 when he was appointed Major.[4] In 1929 he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.[5]
Later, when Colonel W.R. Rook retired, took over the command and retained it until 1934.