Background
John Darcy Cannon was born on May 10, 1918 in London, United Kingdom. Son of Charles Henry and Minnieham (Clarke) Cannon.
John Darcy Cannon was born on May 10, 1918 in London, United Kingdom. Son of Charles Henry and Minnieham (Clarke) Cannon.
Cannon attended schools in England.
Cannon worked as a reading and editorial assistant in London, United Kingdom from 1933 till 1935. He also worked as an assistant editor of Amateur Cine World and Miniature Camera World in 1935-1937, assistant editor of The Caravan in 1937-1939. Cannon served for British Army in 1939-1948. He became an associate editor from 1949 till 1951. Cannon became a general editor of “County Guide” series between 1951 and 1954. Then he worked as an assistant editor of The Manager and editor of Work Study and Industrial Engineering in 1954-1957. Then his career was continued on the position of publicity manager at various companies in United Kingdom. In 1986 he retired.
John's political views are described as "left of centre Conservative".
John married Camilla Mary Nichol-Smith on January 19, 1949. The couple had 2 children: David Alexander, Nicola Jane.