Harry Leslie Yeadon (28 May 1922 – 8 February 2015) was a

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. He had a pivotal role in creating the UK's first

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1922 births 2015 deaths British civil engineers People educated at Accrington Grammar School Alumni of the University of Manchester British Army personnel of World War II Royal Engineers officers {{UK-engineer-stub