Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw

Sir Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw
Birth nameEric Norman Spencer Crankshaw
Nickname(s)"Crankie"
Born(1885-07-01)1 July 1885
Over Peover, Cheshire, England
Died24 June 1966(1966-06-24) (aged 80)
Reading, Berkshire, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service
  • 1905–1921
  • 1943–1945
UnitRoyal Fusiliers

Sir Eric Norman Spencer Crankshaw KCMG CMG MBE (1 July 1885 – 24 June 1966) was an English cricketer, military officer and civil servant. He worked closely with Winston Churchill during both world wars.