William Jason Maxwell Borthwick | |
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Born | 1 November 1910 |
Died | 15 January 1998 | (aged 87)
Education | Winchester College, Hampshire, England |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge, England |
Occupation | Barrister |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Cleveland Elworthy
(m. 1937) |
Parents |
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Military career | |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars |
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Awards | DSC |
William Jason Maxwell Borthwick (1 November 1910 – 15 January 1998) was the son of Hon. William Borthwick and Ruth Margery Rigby. He married Elizabeth Cleveland Elworthy, daughter of Herbert Elworthy, on 26 July 1937. He died at the age of 87.
William Jason Maxwell Borthwick usually went by his middle name of Jason. He was educated at Winchester College and at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1933 and was entitled to practice as a barrister. During the Second World War, he gained the rank of commander in the service of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).[1]