Crichton, John Arthur
Major John Arthur CRICHTON, Hampshire Regiment, attached RE, died of pneumonia in hospital abroad on 06 February. 5th and youngest son of Colonel, the Hon Sir Harry Crichton, ADC of Netley Castle, Hants, born in 1883, educated Radley College. Took up marine engineering as a career having served his apprenticeship at Messrs Thorneycrofts. Took the degree AMICE at King's College, London. Then serving his time as engineer on board The Royal Mail Company's ships for three years, which enabled him to qualify for a Chief Engineer's Certificate. Joined the Hampshire Regiment at the inception of the Territorial movement and on the outbreak of war proceeded with his battalion to India, where he served as Major of his battalion till the summer of 1916 when he was specially sent by the Indian Government to the front to carry out important marine constructional work. The Times Feb. 13, 1917
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Crichton |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | John Arthur |
| Date of birth | 19 August 1883 |
| Family details | Son of Col The Hon Sir Henry Crichton KCB (1911) ADC to Edward V11 and Letitia Grace (the peerage.com/P1786.htm) |
| Previous education | St. Peter's College, Radley |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Engineering |
| Qualifications | A.M.I.C.E. |
| Military unit | 5th Hampshire Territorial the 6th Battn Royal Engineers attd Inland Water Transport |
| Date enlisted | 4 February 1907 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 06 February 1917 |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Rank at death | Major (Temp) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Burial place | Basra War cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel |
| Notes | 1911 Census he was at his uncle's, the Earl of Northwick, occupation Marine Engineer. Had 3 brothers in the Army |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times |