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List of Names (Surnames First)
There are currently 8 Ex-employees in this directory beginning with the letter U.
Underhill, RichardFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1880 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Underwood, FredFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1894 Place of Birth: Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Underwood, John Joseph JamesFrom 1921 Census. Year of Birth: 1875 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Upton, BarryEnd of Line painter, final finish. Worked there from 1962 to 1980.
Submitted by: Liz Costall (daughter)
Upton, HoraceEnd of Line, final finish. Engine room, Worked there 1930s to 1972
Submitted by: Liz Costall (granddaughter)
Urch, ECentral Goods Receiving, Fletchamstead
c1973
More Submitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
Utting, TrixieSubmitted by: Standard Triumph Works Archive
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