Son of Arthur George Crisp. Born Matlock, Derbyshire, England. A customs clerk. He resided at Umbilo Road During the Anglo Boer War, Crisp served with the NMR (No.456)
OBE LG Sup 31 December 1976 - "New Years Honours", MC LG 15 December 1972 - "In recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 August 1971 to 31 October 1971", MID LG Sup 19 September 1978 - "In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland"