John Elphinstone, 17th Lord Elphinstone
Lord Elphinstone, 2nd from left
John Alexander Elphinstone, 17th Lord Elphinstone and 3rd Baron Elphinstone (22 March 1914 – 15 November 1975) was a British nobleman and serviceman during World War 2.
He was a son of Sidney Buller-Fullerton-Elphinstone, 16th Lord Elphinstone and Lady Mary Bowes-Lyon. He was a nephew of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
During the war he was a prisoner of war, and was one of the "prominente" held in Oflag IV-C (Colditz).
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sidney Herbert Elphinstone |
Lord Elphinstone 1955–1975 |
Succeeded by James Alexander Elphinstone |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Sidney Herbert Elphinstone |
Baron Elphinstone 1955–1975 |
Succeeded by James Alexander Elphinstone |
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