John Grigson

British naval pilot (1893-1943)
Person human Q6236423
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John Grigson

Summary

John Grigson is a human[1]. He was born in Pelynt[2]. He was born on January 26, 1893[3]. He passed away in Bulawayo[4]. He died on July 3, 1943[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Pelynt[2], John Grigson…
  • John Grigson died in Bulawayo[4].
  • John Grigson was born on January 26, 1893[3].
  • John Grigson died on July 3, 1943[5].
  • John Grigson is buried at Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Commonwealth Sections[7].
  • Burial took place at Pioneer Cemetery[8].
  • John Grigson's father was Canon William Shuckforth Grigson[9].
  • John Grigson's mother was Mary Beatrice Boldero[10].
  • John Grigson was married to Mary Isabel Sayle[11].
  • John Grigson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Grigson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Grigson's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John Grigson's education included a stint at St John's School, Leatherhead[14].
  • John Grigson was educated at RAF Staff College, Andover[15].
  • John Grigson received the medal bar[16].
  • John Grigson received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • John Grigson is recorded as male[18].
  • John Grigson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Grigson's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • John Grigson's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[21].
  • John Grigson's military, police or special rank is recorded as air commodore[22].
  • The cause of death was aircraft crash[23].
  • John Grigson was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • John Grigson was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • John Grigson's given name is recorded as John[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Grigson's place of birth was Pelynt[2]. He was born on January 26, 1893[3]. His father was Canon William Shuckforth Grigson[9]. His mother was Mary Beatrice Boldero[10].

Education

Educated at St John's School, Leatherhead[14], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1851[29] and RAF Staff College, Andover[15], a staff college[30].

Career and Affiliations

John Grigson worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include medal bar[16], a grade of an order[31] and Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1886[34].

Personal Life

John Grigson was married to Mary Isabel Sayle[11].

Death and Burial

John Grigson died on July 3, 1943[5]. He passed away in Bulawayo[4]. The cause of death was aircraft crash[23]. Recorded place of burial include Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Commonwealth Sections[7] and Pioneer Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was John Grigson born?

John Grigson's place of birth was Pelynt[2].

Where did John Grigson die?

John Grigson died in Bulawayo[4].

Who were John Grigson's parents?

John Grigson's father was Canon William Shuckforth Grigson[9]. John Grigson's mother was Mary Beatrice Boldero[10].

Who was John Grigson married to?

John Grigson's spouses include Mary Isabel Sayle[11].

What did John Grigson do for work?

John Grigson worked as military personnel[6].

Where did John Grigson go to school?

John Grigson was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead[14] and RAF Staff College, Andover[15].

What awards did John Grigson receive?

Honors received include medal bar[16] and Distinguished Service Order[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Who's Who. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Pelynt
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling Aubrey Herbert Grigson, Wilfrid Grigson, Geoffrey Grigson
    Given name John, William
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