John Gouriet | |
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Born | John Prendergast Gouriet 1 June 1935 London, England |
Died | 4 September 2010 | (aged 75)
Education | Charterhouse School |
Known for | The Freedom Association |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Sarah Barnett (m. 1963) |
Children | 3 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1955-1973 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | 445866 |
Unit | 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars Somaliland Scouts |
Major John Prendergast Gouriet (1 June 1935 – 4 September 2010) was a British Army officer, company director and political activist. He was best known as a founder of the National Association for Freedom (now known as The Freedom Association), and for pioneering the use of legal action to oppose actions of trade unions and campaigning groups which he believed interfered with personal liberty, during three years as the Association's director.