Henry Barnard (judge)
Sir Henry Barnard | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the High Court | |
| In office 1944–1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1891 |
| Died | 20 July 1981 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | Merton College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Law |
Sir Henry William Barnard (18 April 1891 - 20 July 1981) was an English High Court judge, sitting in the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division.[1]
Early life[edit]
Henry William Barnard was born on 18 April 1891, son of William Tyndal Barnard, KC.[1] He was the uncle of Sir Anthony Hollis, another High Court judge.
He was educated at Wellington College and Merton College, Oxford.[1]
War service[edit]
He served in World War I as a captain in the Royal West Kent Regiment (5th Battalion).[1]
Legal career[edit]
He as called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1913, before leaving for war service. He later returned and was made King's Counsel in 1939, in which year he also became a Bencher of the Inn. He became Treasurer in 1953.[1]
Judge[edit]
In 1944 he was made a judge of the High Court sitting in the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division, and was given the customary knighthood. He served for 14 years until his retirement in 1958.[1]