Ronald "Ron" Smurthwaite

Ronald "Ron" Smurthwaite worked for British American Tobacco Company in the Group Research and Development Centre (GR&DC). (Source: NM Tobacco Companies Personnel List)

Smurthwaite was born 12 November 1926 and worked for British American Tobacco at their Southampton premises from 1964 to 1986. When he retired in 1986 he was the Engineering Services Manager. In that capacity he was responsible for engineering services, project work and for providing personnel to assist on projects. Projects would cover developing new types of filters and machinery development. For these projects SMurthwaite recruited skilled individuals (electricians, etc.) to assist the graduate engineers. He was also responsible for the engineering workshops and some general health and safety matters.

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