David Anderson, 2nd Viscount Waverley
David Alastair Pearson Anderson, 2nd Viscount Waverley (18 February 1911 – 21 February 1990), was a British hereditary peer and physician. He trained as a physician in Germany and England, served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and then specialised as a cardiologist. Having succeeded his father as Viscount Waverley in 1958, he also sat in the House of Lords where he regularly spoke on health matters and other interests of his.
The Right Honourable The Viscount Waverley | |
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
Lord Temporal | |
| as a hereditary peer 4 January 1958 – 21 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | The 1st Viscount Waverley |
| Succeeded by | The 3rd Viscount Waverley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Alastair Pearson Anderson 18 February 1911 |
| Died | 21 February 1990 (aged 79) |
| Spouse |
Lorna (m. 1948) |
| Children | 3, including John Anderson, 3rd Viscount Waverley |
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| Education | Malvern College |
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| Occupation | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 (active) |
| Rank | Squadron leader |
| Unit | Medical Branch |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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