Angus MacFarlane-Grieve

Alexander Angus MacFarlane-Grieve, (11 May 1891 – 2 August 1970) was a British academic, mathematician, rower, and decorated British Army officer. He served with the Highland Light Infantry during World War I. He was Master of University College, Durham from 1939 to 1954, and additionally Master of Hatfield College, Durham from 1940 to 1949.

Early life MacFarlane-Grieve was born on 11 May 1891, He was educated at The Perse School, a private school in Cambridge, England. In December 1914, his commission and rank were confirmed. In July 1915, he attended the Scottish Command School of Signalling at Peebles, Tweeddale, Scotland. He then became one of three officers commanding the 4th Battalion's signal section. By June 1917, he had been promoted to captain. By the end of the war, he held the acting rank of lieutenant colonel.

On 4 August 1923, he was transferred to the Regular Army Reserve of Officers (thereby ending his army career) and was promoted to major with seniority from 4 May 1922. While an academic at Durham, he was an officer of the Durham University contingent of the Officer Training Corps. In 1939, at the age of 47, he was appointed Master of University College. In February 1932, he was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (TD) for long service.