Arthur Greaves
Arthur Greaves | |
|---|---|
Cosmo Lang (Canterbury) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1873 |
| Died | 29 November 1959 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Keble College, Oxford |
Arthur Ivan Greaves (11 January 1873 – 29 November 1959) was an
He was born on 11 January 1873 and educated at
His first post was as a curate in Kettering[5] after which became Vicar of St Mary's, Northampton before further incumbencies at Leicester and Finedon.[6] During the Great War, he served as a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces for 15 months from June, 1917. He had been described at his interview with the Chaplain-General as 'Bright, sane, moderate, A1' and was posted to France. In September, 1918, an 'Excellent Report from BEF about his work and qualifications' was noted.[7] He spent a year at Etaples in charge of the Military Church and 'His ability as a leader of men, his marked power as an organiser .... ‘ were praised.[8] Although far from the front lines, Greaves could remember sheltering from German air-raids, including a 'narrow shave while waiting in a railway station, and a series of temporary sleeping quarters including a tent and a deserted bathing-machine.[9] In September, 1918, he returned to Finedon.
He became
References
- ^ a b c d "Greaves, Arthur Ivan". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ Ordinations. Canterbury The Times Wednesday, 22 December 1897; p. 3; Issue 35393; col C
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 15 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 15 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ During this time he also served as a chaplain to the Forces during World War I > Who was Who (Ibid)
- ^ Index Card Museum of Army Chaplaincy
- ^ TNA WO374/28846
- ^ Information held at Lincolnshire County Archives
- ^ New Archdeacon of Oakham The Times Monday, 24 December 1923; p. 7; Issue 43532; col G
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 15 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ Ecclesiastical News- Changes in Suffragan Bishoprics The Times Saturday, 6 November 1937; p. 8; Issue 47835; col F
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 15 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ Resignation of the Bishop of Grimsby The Times Tuesday, 13 May 1958; p. 12; Issue 54149; col D
- ^ This is Lincolnshire
- ^ Obituary Dr. A. I. Greaves former Bishop of Grimsby The Times Monday, 30 November 1959; p. 19; Issue 54631; col A
- ^ Catalogue details