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Arthur Davenport (electrical engineer)

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Arthur Egbert Davenport CMG (17 April 1901 – 15 April 1973) was a New Zealand electrical engineer and electricity administrator. He was born in Marton, New Zealand.[1]

In the 1963 Queen's Birthday Honours, Davenport was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, in recognition of his service as general manager of the New Zealand Electricity Department.[2]

References

  1. ^ Martin, John E. "Arthur Egbert Davenport". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "No. 43012". The London Gazette. 8 June 1963. p. 4831.