Edward John Anson (1919 - 1943)

Born 19 Feb 1919 in Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

The Honourable Edward John Anson was born on 19 February 1919 in Paddington, London, England (United Kingdom). ^[1] He was a son of Thomas Edward Anson, the 4th Earl of Lichfield, and Evelyn Maud (Keppel), Countess of Lichfield.

He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Navy. He fought in the Second World War.

He died on 6 October 1943 in Kent, England, at age 24, from an accident while on duty. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ England and Wales General Register Office, online index (births). GRO Reference: 1919 M Quarter in Paddington, Volume 01A, page 86 (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/Login.asp).
2. ↑ England and Wales General Register Office, online index (deaths). GRO Reference: 1943 D Quarter in Chatham, Volume 02A, page 1742.

• https://www.thepeerage.com/p1130.htm#i11299 (The Peerage, Darryl Lundy: Person Page 1130: Lt. Hon. Edward John Anson, #11299, b. 19 February 1919).

• Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Name: Genealogical Books; Location: Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.; Date: 2003): volume 2, page 2327.