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Capt. Francis Octavius Grenfell VC.
British Army 9th Btn. Queens Royal Lancers
(d.24th May 1915)
Captain Francis Octavius Grenfell VC served with the 9th Battalion Queens Royal Lancers during WW1 and died of wounds on the 24th May 1915, aged 35. He is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery in Belgium. Son of Pascoe Du Pre Grenfell and Sophia, his wife, he was educated at Eton, Francis became Master of the Beagles in 1898. On leaving Eton in 1899 he joined the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders and saw service in the South African War.
An extract taken from the London Gazette dated 16th November, 1914 records the following:- For gallantry in action against unbroken Infantry at Andregnies, Belgium, on 24th August, 1914, and for gallant conduct in assisting to save the guns of 119th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, near Doubon the same day.
