| Glanville | Francis | | Lieutenant | GLANVILLE, FRANCIS, Lieutenant, was born 16 May 1862, son of Major General F R Glanville, RA, of Catchperich, Cornwall. He entered the Royal Engineers 26 July 1881; served in Burma, 1886-88; was severely wounded; received the Medal and clasp; was mentioned in Despatches, 2 September 1887, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "Francis Glanville, Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. For services in Burma". He married, in 1888, Frances Gwenevere, daughter of E Crawford, and they had two daughters. He was promoted to Captain 19 May 1890; Major 21 June,1899, and Lieutenant Colonel 1 April 1906, and was given the Brevet of Colonel 1 May 1909, becoming Colonel 1 May 1911. He became temporary Brigadier General 4 February1916, commanding the Bareilly Brigade, Indian Army.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Engineers |
