Charles Symons

Charles Douglas Symons, CB, MC (13 October 1885 – 15 October 1949) was an Anglican priest.

Early life and education He was born on 13 October 1885 and was educated at Kelly College, now known as Mount Kelly, Tavistock and Trinity College, Cambridge. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a second class Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree; as per tradition, this was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA (Cantab)) degree.

Ordained ministry Symons was ordained a deacon in 1908. His first post was as chaplain to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Cranbrook, Kent. He undertook two curacies; at Biddenden and at Walmer in the Diocese of Canterbury. He served with the Royal Army Chaplains Department from 1916 to 1944. From 1939 to 1944, he served as Chaplain-General to the Forces. and a Chaplain of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, he died on 15 October 1949.