Henry Francis Cronin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | 11 January 1977 (aged 82–83) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Civil |
| Institutions | Institution of Civil Engineers (president), |
Henry Francis Cronin CBE, MC, BSc (Eng) (1894 – 11 January 1977) was a British civil engineer and army officer.[1] He served in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Royal Engineers during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross for constructing defensive works and taking part in assaults under heavy fire. Cronin was appointed chief engineer of London's Metropolitan Water Board in 1939 and held that position until 1959. During the London Blitz he worked hard to maintain water supplies for fire fighting.