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Anne Shelton, OBE ( November 10 1923 , in Dulwich , London - July 31 1994 ) was a popular English Vocalist who is widely remembered for providing inspirational Song s for soldiers both on Radio broadcasts, and in person, at British military bases during World War II .

Born Patricia Jacqueline Sibley in Dulwich , London , she had a No.1 Hit Song In 1956 in the UK with " Lay Down Your Arms ", that was engineered by Joe Meek .

In 1961 she participated in BBC TV's A Song For Europe contest, the UK qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest . Her entry, "I Will Light a Candle" was placed fourth. Anne made another attempt at Eurovision in 1963 with "My Continental Love" - and came fourth again.

She also sang and acted in several Motion Pictures .

In 1990 she was awarded the OBE for her work with the "Not Forgotten Association", a charitable organization for disabled former service personnel from all wars.

Anne Shelton died in Herstmonceux , England in 1994 and was interred in the Brenchley Gardens cemetery in South East London.


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