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We remember Riversdale Nonus 'rivy' Grenfell
We remember Riversdale Nonus 'rivy' Grenfell
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1880
sibling
Twin Francis Octavius Grenfell
Source:8546567
4th September 1880
1891
location
London End, Beaconsfield, Bucks
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6647420
1891
1901
location
17 Hans Road,Kensington,Middlesex.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8546560
1901
1908
service
British Army
Royal Bucks Hussars
Source:8546567
1st September 1908
1911
location
Bath Club,34 Dover Street,St George Hanover Square,London.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9355582
1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Bucks Hussars
9th Lancers
Source:8546567
1st August 1914 - 14th September 1914
education
Eton College
Eton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8546567
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Attached 9th Lancers
Source:1465846
service
British Army
Captain
Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Attached 9th Lancers
Source:1465846
1914
death
Killed in Action
His Twin brother Francis was also killed on the Western Front 24/05/1915
Vendresse,Aisne.
France
Source:6647417
Source:8546567
14th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
1
Source:8546566
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Riversdale Nonus 'rivy' |
| Initials | RN' |
| Last Name | Grenfell |
| Source | 6647417 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hans Road,Kensington,Middlesex. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 | |
| Bath Club,34 Dover Street,St George Hanover Square,London. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 | |
| London End, Beaconsfield, Bucks | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Attached 9th Lancers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Attached 9th Lancers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Bucks Hussars | ||||
| British Army | Royal Bucks Hussars | 9th Lancers | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Grenfell | mother | ||
| Pascoe Du Pre Grenfell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Francis Octavius Grenfell | brother | 4th September 1880 |
Media
Media
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Capt R N GrenfellSee www.grenfellhistory.co.uk/images/photos/grenfell_twins.jpg
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Riversdale Nonus GrenfellIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"Contributed by:
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Captain Riversdale Nonus GrenfellCaptain Riversdale Nonus Grenfell. Unit: Buckinghamshire Yeomanry (Royal Bucks Hussars), attached to the 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers. Death: 14 September 1914, Aisne, Western Front.Contributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.More about They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Kevin38756 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin38756 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Kevin38756 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Militarian Military History Forum | Kevin38756 | |
| Grenfell Family History | Kevin38756 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Riversdale Nonus Grenfell | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Capt R N Grenfell | Kevin38756 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Riversdale Nonus Grenfell | Hannah21187 | |
| Memorial | Jeremy102799 | |
| Captain Riversdale Nonus Grenfell | James201 |
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