Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw

Sir Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw KCMG CMG MBE (1 July 1885 – 24 June 1966) was an English cricketer, military officer and civil servant. He worked closely with Winston Churchill during both world wars.

Sir Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw
Birth nameEric Norman Spencer Crankshaw
Nickname(s)"Crankie"
Born(1885-07-01)1 July 1885
Over Peover, Cheshire, England
Died24 June 1966(1966-06-24) (aged 80)
Reading, Berkshire, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service
  • 1905–1921
  • 1943–1945
UnitRoyal Fusiliers
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