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William Grierson

1863 – 1935

British engineer

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About William Grierson

Lived 1863 – 1935 (aged 71). William Grierson was a civil engineer and engineer.

William Wylie Grierson (9 December 1863 – 14 March 1935) was a British civil engineer.

Grierson was born to James Grierson (Manager of the Great Western Railway) and Margaret Emily Grierson and was educated at Rugby School. William married Aleen Isabel Bell on 14 September 1927 at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge. On retirement in 1923 he established an engineering consultancy firm.

Grierson acted as chairman of the Committee on the Standardization of Railway Track and Equipment in the period 1918-1924, established in the lead-up to and after UK railway grouping and involving the chief engineers of the principal railway companies.

He served as president of the Institution of Civil Engineers from 1929 to 1930. He also served in the Engineer and Railway Staff Corps, a Territorial Army unit whose members volunteer advice to the army on engineering matters.

He died suddenly in San Remo, Italy on 14 March 1935 after an operation.

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Education
Rugby School
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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William Wylie Grierson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Grierson?

British engineer (1863–1935)

When was William Grierson born?

William Grierson was born on 9 December 1863.

When did William Grierson die?

William Grierson died on 14 March 1935.

What was William Grierson's occupation?

William Grierson was a civil engineer and engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Grierson

· Wikidata: Q8010210

· DBpedia: William Grierson (engineer)

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