Robert Grimston, 1st Baron Grimston of Westbury facts for kids

Robert Villiers Grimston, 1st Baron Grimston of Westbury

Robert Villiers Grimston, 1st Baron Grimston of Westbury (born June 8, 1897 – died December 8, 1979) was a British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party.

Life and Political Journey

Robert Grimston was the oldest son of Reverend Robert Grimston. His grandfather was James Grimston, 2nd Earl of Verulam. Robert went to school at Windlesham House School and Repton School. Later, he studied engineering at the City and Guilds Engineering College and the University of London.

Serving in World War I

During World War I, Robert Grimston joined the army in 1916. He was part of the Royal Garrison Artillery. He served in places like Thessaloniki and Palestine from 1916 to 1919.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 1931, Grimston was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area of Westbury in Wiltshire. He held this job for a long time, until 1964.

Roles in Government

During his time as an MP, Robert Grimston held several important jobs in the government:

• He was a junior Lord of the Treasury in 1937. This role helped manage government money.
• He was an Assistant Whip in 1937. Whips help make sure party members vote together.
• From 1938 to 1939, he was the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household. This was a role in the Royal Household.
• He became Treasurer of the Household from 1939 to 1942. This was another important role in the Royal Household.
• Later, he served as Assistant Postmaster-General from 1942 to 1945. This job involved helping with postal services.
• In 1945, he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply. This role helped manage supplies for the country.

Later Political Work

From 1962 to 1964, Grimston was the Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means. This person helps run debates in the House of Commons. In 1960, he was also part of the UK team at the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations is an organization where countries work together for peace.

Becoming a Baron

Robert Grimston was given a special honor in 1952. He became a Baronet. This is a title that can be passed down in a family. In 1964, he received an even higher honor. He was made a Baron Grimston of Westbury. This meant he became a member of the peerage, which is a group of people with high social rank.

Family Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family or a person. It often includes symbols and colors.

Arms of Robert Grimston, 1st Baron Grimston of Westbury

Crest A Stag's Head erased proper attired Or Escutcheon Quarterly: 1st and 4th, Argent on a Fess Sable three Rowels of six points pierced Gules in the dexter chief an Ermine Spot Sable (Grimston); 2nd, Sable a Fess dancetty between two Leopards' Faces Or (Luckyn); 3rd, Argent three Bugle Horns Sable stringed Gules (Forrester) Supporters Dexter: a Stag reguardant proper attired Or; Sinister: a Horse reguardant Argent Motto Mediocria Firma (Moderate things are stable)