Fruity Metcalfe
Edward Dudley Metcalfe MVO MC (16 January 1887 – 18 November 1957), known as Fruity Metcalfe, was an officer in the Indian Army and a close friend of and equerry to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor.
Edward Metcalfe MVO MC | |
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Metcalfe in 1919 | |
| Equerry to the Duke of Windsor | |
| In office 1939–1943 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1887 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 18 November 1957 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Awards | MC Despatches MVO |
| Nickname | Fruity |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Indian Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1907–27 (Army) 1940–42 (RAF) |
| Rank | Major (Army) Flying officer (RAF) |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
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