Regimental number | 2154 |
Place of birth | Macksville New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | South Woodburn, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Edith Grant, South Woodburn, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. This N.C.O. showed great initiative in handling his Lewis gun in the attack, frequently firing from the hip and inflicting many casualties on the enemy. Later, having reorganised his section, he rendered valuable assistance in attending the wounded and stretcher bearing under heavy shell fire. He was a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1833 Pte Bertin Reginald GRANT, 25th Bn, killed in action, 21 April 1918. |