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Colonel Maurice Batchelor C.B.E. was the Chairman of Batchelors 1948-58, also known for his lifelong involvement with the British Military.

Early Life and Career
Maurice Batchelor, born 23rd May 1899, was the son of William Batchelor, founder of Batchelors. After his father’s sudden death in 1913, his sister Ella became Chairperson of the company, both her brothers being considered too young to take on responsibility. Following the end of the First World War, in which he served, Maurice, along with his brother Frederick, became Joint Managing Director at Batchelors. He went on to serve in the Second World War, becoming a Lieutenant Colonel, and retained his military interests in peacetime, as part of the Territorial Army in Sheffield.

Chairmanship of Batchelor's and Other Achievements
Maurice Batchelor became Chairman of Batchelors, as well as head of sales and advertising, in 1948. He remained in these positions until he retired in 1958. As a consequence of his involvement in sales, he became president of the Royal Commercial Traveller's Association, representing the interests of sales representatives. Furthermore, he became of Justice of the Peace for Sheffield and was granted a C.B.E. in 1960.

He died on the 25th November 1973.