Sir Basil A.T. McFarland, 2nd Bart.,
Provincial Grand Master Province of Londonderry & Donegal
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Sir Basil Alexander Talbot McFarland, 2nd Bart, of Aberfoyle, Londonderry, was born on 18th February, 1888. He was educated at Bedford School and served in the Great War with the Artists Rifles and in the Second World War served overseas, mainly in North Africa, with the 9th Londonderry HAA Regiment and was mentioned in dispatches. |
He was Commanding Officer of the Londonderry City Battalion of the Home Guard, Chairman of the Territorial Army and Auxiliary Force Association (Co. Londonderry), 1947-1962 Col. Of 246 (M) HAA Regt. RA (TA) and 245 (M) LAA Regt. RA (TA).
He played International Rugby for Ireland from 1920 - 1922, his Position being on the Wing.
His career positions include Chairman of Lanes (Derry) Ltd., Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Co. and John Corbett & Sons, Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners, Londonderry Gaslight Co., Belfast Banking Co. Ltd., Belfast Bank Executors & Trustees Ltd., Chairman of Londonderry branch of St. John's Ambulance Association, Commissioner of Irish Lights, member of Northern Ireland Air Advisory Council, Chairman of Alexander Thompson & Co Ltd; member of London Midland Area Board of British Transport Commission from 1955 - 57. Council TA and AF Association.
He was High Sheriff of the City of Londonderry from 1930 - 1938 and of County Londonderry in 1952. HM Lieut for Londonderry, Mayor of Londonderry 1939 and 1945 - 50. Hon Freeman of Londonderry. Senator of Northern Ireland 1945 - 50. Hon. CBE (1954), ERD (1954). He succeeded his father in 1926.
He died on the 15th March, 1986 in Londonderry, aged 88 years 25 days.
He played International Rugby for Ireland from 1920 - 1922, his Position being on the Wing.
His career positions include Chairman of Lanes (Derry) Ltd., Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Co. and John Corbett & Sons, Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners, Londonderry Gaslight Co., Belfast Banking Co. Ltd., Belfast Bank Executors & Trustees Ltd., Chairman of Londonderry branch of St. John's Ambulance Association, Commissioner of Irish Lights, member of Northern Ireland Air Advisory Council, Chairman of Alexander Thompson & Co Ltd; member of London Midland Area Board of British Transport Commission from 1955 - 57. Council TA and AF Association.
He was High Sheriff of the City of Londonderry from 1930 - 1938 and of County Londonderry in 1952. HM Lieut for Londonderry, Mayor of Londonderry 1939 and 1945 - 50. Hon Freeman of Londonderry. Senator of Northern Ireland 1945 - 50. Hon. CBE (1954), ERD (1954). He succeeded his father in 1926.
He died on the 15th March, 1986 in Londonderry, aged 88 years 25 days.
