Lionel Colin Brewill
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Lionel Colin Brewill (1889–1943) ARIBA TD was an architect based in Nottingham. Nottingham Evening Post 31 May 1943
Background and personal life
Lionel Colin Brewill was the son of Arthur William Brewill and Clementine Katherine Thornley. He was educated at Uppingham School, Nottingham School of Art and University College, Nottingham.
He was a member of the Newstead Lodge of Freemasons, and a founder member of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire United Services Club.
In November 1942, shortly before his death, he married his cousin, Miss Marguerite Kingsley.
Architectural career
He was made ARIBA in 1919. He worked in partnership with his father Arthur William Brewill until 1923 and then continued the practice alone.{{cite book |last=Brodie |first=Antonia |date=20 December 2001 |title=Directory of British Architects 1834-1914: Vol 1 (A-K) |publisher=Royal Institute of British Architects |page=249 |isbn=0826455131 }}
Military career
He joined the 7th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Robin Hoods), in 1909 as Second Lieutenant.London Gazette 14 May 1909 Serving with the battalion in the First World War he was wounded at Hooge in July, 1916, but returned to active service the following year and commanded D Company at Lens.
In 1919 the battalion was re-formed. He rejoined, served as company commander until 1927 when he was appointed Major.London Gazette 2 December 1927 In 1929 he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.London Gazette 15 January 1929
Later, when Colonel W.R. Rook retired, took over the command and retained it until 1934.