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Obituary: Peter Dann Wilson


A highly regarded Trading Standards Officer with a passion for sailing

Richard Young

Posted 05 June 2023 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Inside Trading Standards|National


UPDATES: A tribute to Peter Dann Wilson traces a remarkable life of military service, pioneering consumer protection work and decades of dedication to Trading Standards, celebrating the colleague, mentor and friend remembered by those who worked alongside him.

Peter Dann Wilson was born in Chelmsford on 28 April 1928 to Ernest and Nellie Wilson. Peter’s father worked as an engineer and as a young man was involved in fitting the electrics on the Titanic; he sailed with the ship on her maiden voyage from Liverpool but disembarked at Southampton. If he had stayed aboard, we would probably not be paying our respects to our colleague and friend!

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