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The Bristol Grammar School website provides his service and death details and this biographical information: 'Born in Cochin, South India. Son of Alexander Carnegie Cavendish, agent Bank of Madras, and Joanna May Campbell Cavendish, of 5 Northcote Road, Clifton. Younger brother of Alexander, and older brother of Mary and James. During their years at school in Britain, all four lived with Henry H Howes and Edna Howes, at Hunters Hall, Bitton Village, Bitton, Keynsham, Somerset, England.
Husband of Marjory Philippa Mercer (formerly Cavendish, nee George), of Upper Chilland House, Winchester. Father of Barbara Anne Crawford Cavendish, born 6th July 1909 at Murrel Hills Pinjuab, India.
Cavendish was born on 01/01/1881, and attended the School from 1892-1893. He served as a Major in the Army, with the Royal Field Artillery, "B" Bty, 87th Bde.. He was awarded the Mentioned in Despatches on two occasions. Cavendish sadly lost his life on 01/08/1916, as a result of the War.
Cavendish is buried in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, France, grave reference VIII. G. 2. There is also a memorial headstone to Cavendish in St. James Churchyard, Finchampstead, England. His original cross burial marker, and a memorial plaque are on the walls of Fleet Holy Trinity Church, Dorset.'