Edgar Davidson

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Edgar Davidson was a Hong Kong solicitor and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

He was a solicitor and of the Hastings & Co. firm. He was appointed to the Legislative Council in 1936 and 1937. He was held as a prisoner of war in the Stanley Internment Camp during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. [1]

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References

  1. "13 Nov 1941, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp". Gwulo: Old Hong Kong.
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Preceded by Unofficial Member
1936
Succeeded by
Preceded by Unofficial Member
1937
Succeeded by
Preceded by Unofficial Member
1941
Japanese occupation of Hong Kong