Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Hogarth, Coleman and de Soklenhof are In honours list for 1972

From: Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald dated 9th June 1972

IN HONOURS LIST

An Ardrossan man who is general secretary of the National Union of Seamen has been awarded the CBE in the Queen?s Birthday Honours List.

Mr William Hogarth (61) has been general secretary of the NUS since 1962 and now lives in London. He is a former pupil of Eglinton School, Ardrossan, and began his sea going career at the age of 16.

After 15 years in the mercantile marine, Mr Hogarth became a full time union official in 1942 and progressed through various stages on union administration to become district secretary of the Humber and London areas.

He is married with two sons and two daughters.

The British Empire Medal was awarded to Mr Frederic G. Coleman, who is process and general supervisor at the Ministry of Defence Boom Depot at Fairlie.

Dr Richard de Soklenhoff was awarded the OBE for his services as consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician for 25 years at Ayrshire Central Hospital until he retired in April this year.

Scribe Tango