Regimental number | 68O9 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 'Baievena', Cliff Road, Northwood, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, C W Grabham, 'Baievena', Cliff Road, Northwood, Lane Cove River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Nicholson on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty as linesman in the operations from 18th September, 1918, near HARGICOURT. Owing to heavy shell fire the lines were constantly broken. He was untiring in his efforts to maintain communications with Brigade and Companies. On 21st September, 1918, when it was most important to establish communication with Brigade, in spite of heavy shell fire, he made many efforts to carry out this duty. He was relieved of this duty while his Sergeant and others went out with the same object, with the result that all were severely wounded. Immediately afterwards he again sent out and by choosing another route succeeded in getting the line through a matter of the greatest importance owing to the obscurity of the situation at the moment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |