Sir George Edward Godber , GCB ( 4 August 1908 -- 7 February 2009 ) served as Chief Medical Officer for Her Majesty 's Government in England from 1960 to 1973 .
Was instrumental in the establishment of the National Health Service ( NHS ) .
Sir George Edward Godber , GCB ( 4 August 1908 -- 7 February 2009 ) served as Chief Medical Officer for Her Majesty 's Government in England from 1960 to 1973 and was instrumental in the establishment of the National Health Service ( NHS ) .