Background
ONSLOW, Georgre Thorp was born on July 17, 1858. Son of late Major Pitcairn Onslow, Royal Marines, of Dunsborough, Ripley, Surrey.
ONSLOW, Georgre Thorp was born on July 17, 1858. Son of late Major Pitcairn Onslow, Royal Marines, of Dunsborough, Ripley, Surrey.
Studied at Clifton College. Wellington College.
Entered Royal Marines, 1875. Captain, 1884; Major, 1892. Lieutenant-Colonel, 1898.
Colonel, 1902.
Colonel Commandant, 1906-1909. Colonel, 1909; served Soudan, 18S4-85 (medal with two clasps, Khedive’s star). South Africa, 1900 (medal, Companion of the Bath).
Inspector of Marine Recruiting, 1900-1905.
C. B. 1902; Royal Marine Light Infantry.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1887, Ethel Paul,daughter of Reverend Doctorate. Kitcat, Weston - Birt, Gloucestershire.