| Regimental number | 242 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Marsden Park, Riverston, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Miss Emily Garforth, Marsden Park, Riverston, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 5, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/10/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the offensive east of YPRES in October, 1917, the N.C.O. in charge of the sub-section to which GRENSHAW (then a Lance Corporal) belonged, became a casualty. Lance Corporal GRENSHAW at once took charge of both gun teams and continuing the advance brought both guns into action on the objective where they were later able to do a considerable amount of good work. Later on a gun belonging to another section was blown out and the N.C.O. in charge wounded. Lance Corporal GRENSHAW at once took charge of the remainder of the team, procured a new gun, and moved gun and crew to a better tactical position. Throughout the whole time he was cool, cheerful and courageous, and showed a marked capacity for leadership. Since the above incident he has been often in the line and has always been an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
