Alan George Garner BEM (5 June 1929 – 1996) was a British Labour Party activist and trade unionist.[1] Born and raised in Wolverhampton, he was a member of Wolverhampton Council, for the Spring Vale and Heath Town wards, from 1973 until his death, and vice-chair of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority between 1992 and 1996, during which time he was a strong advocate of the Midland Metro.[2]
Alan Garner | |
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| Born | Alan George Garner 5 June 1929 Wolverhampton, England |
| Died | 1996 |
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| Spouse | Mary Garner |
He received the British Empire Medal in the 1990 Birthday Honours.[3] Midland Metro named an AnsaldoBreda T-69 tram after him.[2][4]
References edit
- ^ Garner, Mary. "Biography of Ray Garner". George Barnsby's page on GB Peoples Library. Terran Tribune Inc. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Honour of tram name tribute". Birmingham Evening Mail. 14 August 2003. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ^ "No. 52173". The London Gazette. 15 June 1990. p. 22.
- ^ Midland Metro British Trams Online
External links edit
- Tram 06 at TheTrams.co.uk – includes picture of nameplate
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