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Grimwade, George Risdon (1895–1915)

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Risdon Grimwade, by Russell Grimwade, 1915

Risdon Grimwade, by Russell Grimwade, 1915

University of Melbourne, UMA/I/3168

Private George Risdon Grimwade was the second son of Mr E. Norton Grimwade, of Toorak. He was 26 [20] years of age, and prior to enlistment had completed his third year's study of medicine at the Melbourne University. He received his early education at the Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, and later at Trinity College. He enlisted with the Army Medical Corps. Two brothers of the late Private Grimwade are serving their country, a younger brother being in the British Navy, and an elder brother being a member of the Royal Flying Corps in England.

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'Grimwade, George Risdon (1895–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/grimwade-george-risdon-14824/text26007, accessed 21 March 2023.

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