He had served in the Royal Engineers since 1940 .
On 9 December 1943 the Common Wealth Party put forward 31 - year - old Leeds born engineer Lt. Hugh Lawson as their candidate .
Hugh Lawson had served in the Royal Engineers since 1940 .
On 9 December 1943 the Common Wealth Party put forward 31 - year - old Leeds born engineer Lt. Hugh Lawson as their candidate .