Henry Page Croft, 1st Baron Croft
British politician (1881–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Page Croft, 1st Baron Croft CMG PC JP (22 June 1881 – 7 December 1947) was a decorated British soldier and Conservative Party politician.
Quick Facts Under-Secretary of State for War, Monarch ...
The Lord Croft | |
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Under-Secretary of State for War | |
In office 1940–1945 | |
Monarch | George VI |
Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
Preceded by | The Lord Cobham |
Succeeded by | The Lord Nathan |
Member of Parliament for Bournemouth Christchurch (1910–1918) | |
In office 15 January 1910 – 28 May 1940 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Acland Allen |
Succeeded by | Leonard Lyle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1881-06-22)22 June 1881 Fanhams Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire |
Died | (1947-12-07)7 December 1947 (age 66) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative, National Party (1917) |
Alma mater | Eton College, Shrewsbury School, Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
Profession | Politician, soldier |
Awards | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1900–1924 |
Rank | Brigadier |
Unit | Hertfordshire Regiment |
Commands | 68th Brigade |
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