As per our current Database, Vernon Scannell has been died on Nov 16, 2007 (age 85).
When Vernon Scannell die, Vernon Scannell was 85 years old.
| Popular As | Vernon Scannell |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 23, 1922 (England) |
| Birthday | January 23 |
| Town/City | England |
| Nationality | England |
Vernon Scannell’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Vernon Scannell was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
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.
He enlisted in the army but deserted after V.E. Day and earned his living as a boxer while on the run.
He once taught English Literature to students in Surrey, England.
His father worked as a portrait Photographer.
He was given an award by the Wilfred Owen Association for his work in war poetry.
