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We remember Kinloch Griffits
We remember Kinloch Griffits
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
James Oliff Griffits
Source:9471749
1885
1886
sibling
Victoria Griffits
Source:9470883
1886
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9470883
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Priory, Castle Street, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9470883
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Henry Povah Griffits
Source:9471749
1891
1897
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London then Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9470841
1897 - 1906
1897
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9470841
1897 - December 1902
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9470874
31st March 1901
1903
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9470841
January 1903 - 1906
1906
employment
Employee
Alliance Assurance Company
United Kingdom
Source:9470841
1906 - 1950
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9471749
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Insurance Clerk
Alliance Assurance Company
United Kingdom
Source:9471749
2nd April 1911
1911
location
51 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9471749
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9471780
7th July 1915
1915
marriage
Christine Griffits nee Parratt
Source:9472398
7th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Queen Victoria's Rifles
Source:9471780
7th July 1915
1915
location
Tadworth Camp, Epsom, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9471780
7th July 1915
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:9469652
26th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
20th Battalion
Source:9469664
26th January 1916 - 19th July 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1480405
30th March 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
20th Battalion
Source:9470826
20th July 1917 - 18th May 1919
1918
children
Peter K Griffits
Source:9472423
1918
1919
discharge
Source:9470826
18th May 1919
1921
location
77 Grosvenor Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14
United Kingdom
Source:1480405
11th July 1921
1939
employment
Insurance Company Manager
United Kingdom
Source:9472398
29th September 1939
1976
location
Kidbrooke Lodge, Forest Row, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9472339
5th November 1976
1976
death
Source:9472339
5th November 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Kinloch |
| Initials | K |
| Last Name | Griffits |
| Source | 1480405 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 77 Grosvenor Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 | United Kingdom | known 11th July 1921 | ||
| Kidbrooke Lodge, Forest Row, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 5th November 1976 | ||
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | January 1903 - 1906 | |
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1897 - December 1902 | |
| Tadworth Camp, Epsom, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 7th July 1915 | |
| The Priory, Castle Street, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 20th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Queen Victoria's Rifles | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 20th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter K Griffits | son | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Griffits | mother | ||
| James C Griffits | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Griffits | sister | 1886 | |
| James Oliff Griffits | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry Povah Griffits | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Griffits nee Parratt | wife | 7th July 1915 |
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 11 Feb 1916 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 31 Oct 1917 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 20 Jun 1919 | Gordon760 | |
| The Old Masonians' Gazette Apr 1977 | Gordon760 | |
| Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1937 | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966, 1973-1995 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 |
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