Archibald Wavell, 2nd Earl Wavell
Major Archibald John Arthur Wavell, 2nd Earl Wavell, MC (11 May 1916 – 24 December 1953) was a British Army officer and peer. He was educated at Winchester College and succeeded his father as Earl Wavell and Viscount Keren of Eritrea in 1950. Wavell was killed in the Mau Mau Uprising, and the titles became extinct on his death.
Major The Right Honourable The Earl Wavell MC | |
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| Born | 11 May 1916 |
| Died | 24 December 1953 (aged 37) Thaika, Kenya |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1953 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | 67159 |
| Unit | Black Watch |
| Battles/wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War Mau Mau Uprising |
| Awards | Military Cross |
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