John Verney (author)
Sir John Verney Bt., MC | |
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| Born | 30 September 1913 |
| Died | 2 February 1993 (aged 79) Clare, Suffolk, UK |
| Burial place | Middle Claydon Cemetery, Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire, UK |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Spouse |
Jan Musgrave (m. 1939) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Frederick Verney (paternal grandfather) Sir Harry Verney (great-grandfather) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1939-45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | North Somerset Yeomanry Special Boat Service Special Air Service Royal Armoured Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Military Cross Mentioned in dispatches Légion d'honneur |
Sir John Verney, 2nd Baronet, MC (30 September 1913 – 2 February 1993) was an author, illustrator, painter, and soldier. His best-known work is a memoir of his experiences of the Italian campaigns of the Second World War, Going to the Wars, published in 1955. He also wrote a number of books for children and young adults and was the inventor, compiler and illustrator of the Dodo Pad diary, still produced annually today.