Background
He was the only son of Sir Max Waechter.
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Harry Waechter
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Education
He was educated at Clifton College and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Career
Started developing the garden, now called "Ramsnest" near Chiddingfold in Surrey, which he purchased at some time between 1890 and 1900. He also had property in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now called Harare, Zimbabwe). He was made a partner in Bessler, Waechter & Company in 1901.
Waechter was appointed a deputy lieutenant of the County of London in September 1909.
He was raised to the Baronetage in the 1911 New Year Honours.He is described in The Times article as "Henry Waechter, Esq, Managing Director of the firm of Bessler, Waechter and Company Limited, Shippers and Ship owners of which Sir Max Waechter is Chairman.
Has given generous support to the Territorial Force and Cadet Corps in Surrey. High Sheriff of Surrey in 1910 and Master of the Chiddingfold Foxhounds."
In 1907, he instituted a Band Competition, held at Ramsnest.
In 1912, he gave land in Woodbridge Road, Guildford to Guildford Borough Council, in trust, with cricket included in the objects of the Trust.
This land is now the home of Guildford Cricket Club.
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March 20, 1929 (aged 57)
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Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George; Croix de Guerre
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, King George III.The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, King George III.