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George Percy, 9th Duke of Northumberland

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His Grace
The Duke of Northumberland
Parliamentary Private Secretary
In office
1935–1940
Personal details
Born
Henry George Alan Percy

(1912-07-15)15 July 1912
Died21 May 1940(1940-05-21) (aged 27)
Pecq, Belgium
Cause of deathKilled in action
Resting placeEsquelmes War Cemetery
Parents
Military service
Commands3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards

Henry George Alan Percy, 9th Duke of Northumberland (15 July 1912 – 21 May 1940) was the son of Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland and Lady Helen Gordon-Lennox.

He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord Privy Seal in 1935.[1] During his lifetime, the 9th Duke was considered one of Britain's most eligible bachelors.

He was killed at Pecq in Belgium, serving with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards during the retreat to Dunkirk. His body is interred in the Esquelmes War Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. ^ Jenkins, Nicholas. "Lieut. Henry George Alan Percy 9th Duke of Northumberland (I20309)". W. H. Auden - 'Family Ghosts'. Stanford University. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Lieutenant PERCY, HENRY GEORGE ALAN". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 25 August 2018.

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