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John 
Anderson
1882 - 1958


John 
Anderson
, of Westdean. British administrator, born in Scotland. He organized civil defence for World War II, becoming home secretary and minister for home security in 1939. Anderson shelters, home outdoor air-raid shelters, were named after him. He was chancellor of the Exchequer 1943–45. He was made a KCB in 1919, and Viscount in 1952.

Born: Edinburgh, Scotland 8th Jul 1882 Baptised:
Died: 4th Jan 1958Buried:
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John 
Anderson
(
Wigram
) 1882 - 1958
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M/? 
Anderson
+ post 1940
 

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David Alastair Pearson 
Anderson
1911 - 1990
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???Married (marriage)
8th Jul 1882Born (birth) Edinburgh, Scotland
1952
John 
Anderson
(
Wigram
) 1882 - 1958 inherited the title
Waverley
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4th Jan 1958Died (death)
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