WILLIAM RAYMOND FITZGERALD (1890-1964) William Raymond FitzGerald was the son of George Francis FitzGerald and Harriette Mary Jellett. William, known as Raymond, was born on 16th January 1890 and christened on 26th February 1890. Raymond studied at Trinity College Dublin. He severed with The Royal Engineers in WW1. He then joined Egyptian Railways. Raymond then moved to Calcutta, where he was General Manager of the Bengal Nagpur Railway. He was honoured with a knighthood on his Majesty King George VI's birthday in 1946. The London Gazette states in the honours list: William Raymond FITZGERALD, Esq., lately General Manager, Bengal Nagpur Railway, Calcutta. William Raymond FitzGerald was knighted in 25th July 1946. Sir Raymond apparently had a great sense of humour, possibly akin to his father's legendary sense of humour. Sir William Raymond FitzGerald knight of Rathmichael Lodge, Shankill, County Dublin died as a result of an accident, on 21st June 1964. His gravestone reads: WILLIAM RAYMOND FITZGERALD, KT. | Born 16th January 1890 | Died as a result of an accident | 21st June 1964 | He opened his mouth with wisdom and in his tongue was the law of kindness. Sadly missed | And his wife CATHERINE GERALDINE | Born 16th December 1902 Died 20th November 1976 Fondly remembered by her family and many friends. Obituary/burial record: FITZGERALD, William Raymond, 1890-1964. After serving with The Royal Engineers in WW1, he joined Egyptian Railways. He became the General Manager in 1941. He was knighted in 1947 (or 1946?) for war service in Calcutta, where he held the honorary rank of Major General. His grandfather was the Rt, Rev. Bishop of Killaloe, William Fitzgerald, who consecrated Powerscourt Church in 15th September, 1863.