Glenie, George Richard
Second Lieutenant G.R. Glenie, born 24th of June, 1894 was educated at Alleyn's School, and showing talent for art attended the Clapham School of Art for three years, making good progress as a student. Feeling he had a call for the Church he attended evening classes at King's College for a year and then day classes until the war started, when he joined the O.T.C. in April, 1915. In June 1915, he was given a Commission in the 11th Border Regiment, being transferred in April, 1916, to the Lancasters and sent to France, where he fell in action on September 11th. King's College Review Dec. 1916
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Glenie |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | George Richard |
| Date of birth | 24 June 1894 |
| Place of birth | Camberwell District |
| Family details | He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Glenie of East Dulwich |
| Previous education | Alleyn's School, Clapham School of Art |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Theology |
| Military unit | King's Own (Royal Lancs Regiment) 1st/4th Bn. |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Campaigns | France and Flanders April to Sept. 1916 |
| Date of death | 11 September 1916 |
| Rank at death | Second Lieut |
| Place of death | France |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel; Thiepval Memorial |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; University of London O.T.C. 1914-1919 |
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