Archibald Wavell, 2nd Earl Wavell
The Earl Wavell | |
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| Born | 11 May 1916 |
| Died | 24 December 1953 (aged 37) Thaika, Kenya |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1953 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | 67159 |
| Unit | Black Watch |
| Battles / wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Major Archibald John Arthur Wavell, 2nd Earl Wavell, MC (11 May 1916 – 24 December 1953) was a British Army officer and peer. The son of Field Marshal Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell, he was educated at Winchester College. Wavell succeeded his father in 1950, but was killed three years later in the Mau Mau Uprising, and the titles became extinct on his death.