Biography of Major John Ogilvie Spencer 1905-1944
Before 06 Jul 1905 [his father] Edwin John Spencer (age 44) and [his mother] Julia Constance Ogilvie (age 36) were married.
On 06 Jul 1905 Major John Ogilvie Spencer was born to Edwin John Spencer (age 44) and Julia Constance Ogilvie (age 36).
In 1931 Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 25) and Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
In 1931 [his father] Edwin John Spencer (age 70) died. His estate of £307,968-14-11 was inherited by his son Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 25).
In Oct 1937 Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 32) and [his wife] Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick went on holiday to Jamaica, giving their address as 43 Clarges Street, London W.
On 06 Oct 1939 Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 34) was gazetted as a Second Lieutenant in the Welsh Guards.
On 15 Sep 1941 Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 36) was granted unpaid Acting rank of Captain.
On 09 Sep 1944 Major John Ogilvie Spencer (age 39) was killed in action. He was buried at the Leopoldsburg War Cemetery Plot IV. A. 11. From 6 September until 12 September, Hechtel was the scene of heavy fighting between the Guards Armoured Division and General Student's 1st Falschirmarmee who were sent to reinforce the front between Geel and Hasselt. During the battle, 127 Germans, 623 British soldiers and 35 civilians lost their lives.
On 28 Jul 1953 Robert Renwick 1st Baron Renwick (age 48) and [his former wife] Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick were married.
On 06 Nov 1994 [his former wife] Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick died.