George Risdon Grimwade (1895–1915)
from Argus
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.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for George Risdon Grimwade
- Daily News (Perth), 6 November 1915, p 5
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, B2455, item Grimwade G R (National Archives of Australia)
- his parents endow a lectureship at the University of Melbourne in his honour, Argus (Melbourne), 14 May 1920, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Grimwade, Edward Norton (father)
- Grimwade, Lionel Cuthbert (brother)
- Grimwade, Geoffrey Holt (brother)
- Battle, Elizabeth Florence (aunt)
- Grimwade, Alice Marion (aunt)
- Grimwade, Olive Gertrude (aunt)
- Grimwade, Harold William (uncle)
- Grimwade, Alfred Sheppard (uncle)
- Grimwade, Frederick Risdon (uncle)
- Grimwade, Wilfrid Russell (uncle)
- Grimwade, Pheila Maude (aunt by marriage)
- Grimwade, Winifred (aunt by marriage)
- Grimwade, Mabel Louise (aunt by marriage)
- Teece, Richard Clive (uncle by marriage)
- Battle, Arthur Cedric (uncle by marriage)
- Grimwade, Jessie Taylor (grandmother)
- Grimwade, Frederick Sheppard (grandfather)
- Grimwade, Frederick Sheppard (cousin)
Citation details
'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 7 September 2024.
Risdon Grimwade, by Russell Grimwade, 1915
University of Melbourne, UMA/I/3168
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Life Summary [details]
Birth
1895
Caulfield, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
23 September,
1915
(aged ~ 20)
Gallipoli,
Turkey
Cause of Death
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