Vernon Scannell
Poet

Vernon Scannell Net Worth

Vernon Scannell was a renowned English poet and boxer born on January 23, 1922. He is best known for his collection of war poems, "Walking Wounded", which was based on his experiences during World War II. In 1960, he was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society of Literature and was further honored with the Cholmondeley Award for poetry in 1974.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 23, 1922
Birth Place England
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 16, 2007 (age 85)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $300 million (2024)

About

Boxer and award-winning poet who wrote the collection of war poems "Walking Wounded" based on his experiences during World War II. In 1960, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was awarded the Cholmondeley Award for poetry in 1974.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the army but deserted after V.E. Day and earned his living as a boxer while on the run.

Trivia

He once taught English Literature to students in Surrey, England.

Family Life

His father worked as a portrait Photographer.

Associated With

He was given an award by the Wilfred Owen Association for his work in war poetry.

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