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     Rear-Admiral Wilfrid Allen Egerton was born on 17 May 1881.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.² He married Helen Cunningham, daughter of Charles J. Cunningham, on 20 June 1916.¹ He died on 18 July 1931 at age 50.¹
     He fought in the Boer War between 1899 and 1900, with the Naval Brigade.³ He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.¹ He was decorated with the award of the Legion of Honour.¹ He was decorated with the award of the Order of St. Stanislas of Russia (2nd Class with swords).¹ He was decorated with the award of the Order of Sacred Treasure of Japan (3rd Class).¹ He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1919.¹ He held the office of Aide-de-Camp to HM George V in 1930.¹

     Charles J. Cunningham lived at St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹ He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.).¹

     Helen Cunningham was born circa 1876.¹ She was the daughter of Charles J. Cunningham.² She married Rear-Admiral Wilfrid Allen Egerton, son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker, on 20 June 1916.¹ She died on 9 January 1964.¹
      From 20 June 1916, her married name became Egerton.

     Philip Egerton was born on 18 March 1884.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.² He died on 21 March 1884.¹

     Hugh Egerton was born on 19 May 1885.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.² He died circa 1886, an infant.¹

     Robert Egerton was born on 26 August 1892.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.² He died on 23 December 1917 at age 25, killed in action.¹
     He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches twice.¹ He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Irish Fusiliers.¹ He gained the rank of Squadron Commander in the service of the Royal Flying Corps.¹ He was decorated with the award of the Military Cross (M.C.).¹

     Thomas Graham Egerton was born on 23 September 1889.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.²
     He took the religious name of Dom Philip.¹ He graduated from St. Benet's Hall, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).¹ He fought in the First World War.¹ He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the Royal Navy.¹ He was a monk.¹

     Mary Caledon Egerton was born on 1 February 1878.¹ He was the son of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.²
     He was a nun at Convent of Poor Clares, Baddesley Clinton, Knowle, Warwickshire, England.¹

     Winefride Annie le Clerc Egerton was born on 14 February 1879.¹ She was the daughter of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.² She died on 11 February 1953 at age 73.¹
     She was Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.¹

     Hilda Dupré Egerton was born on 25 January 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton and Margaret Baker.²
     She was a Sister of Mercy.¹