On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:43:08 +0000, Justin C
wrote:

In article , Bruce wrote:
On Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:55:55 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:

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Certainly, you would have to admit that Sir Eric knew a thing or two

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Sir Eric may well have said/written that, however, given that Hiscock

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Just a small point. Eric Hiscock was never knighted and therefore is not
entitled to the title Sir. He (and his wife) were awarded the MBE, but
that does not bestow a title.

Justin.

It is difficult for outsiders, remember that wogs start at Calais, to
understand the British honors system.

(Particularly one that was said to have originated with someone
recovering a garter (:-)
Cheers,

Bruce