Anne Shelton (singer)

Anne Shelton OBE
Anne Shelton being presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1953
Background information
Birth name	Patricia Jacqueline Sibley
Born	10 November 1923 Dulwich, London, England
Died	31 July 1994 (aged 70) Herstmonceux, Sussex, England
Occupation	Singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1940–1994

Anne Shelton OBE (born Patricia Jacqueline Sibley, 10 November 1923 – 31 July 1994)^[1] was a popular English vocalist, who is remembered for providing inspirational songs for soldiers both on radio broadcasts, and in person, at British military bases during the Second World War. During the 1950s and 60s, Shelton had some success on the UK Singles Chart, topping it in 1956 with "Lay Down Your Arms".