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Henry GRIEVE

Date of birth29 January 1889
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBanker
Addressc/o L Greive, Esq., Bank of Australasia, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs Louie May Greive, c/o L Greive, Esq., Bank of Australasia, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date27 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
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Lieutenant


Unit: 13th Light Horse
Promotion date: 14 February 1917

FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the vicinity of Blaugies, on 8th November 1918. Sent out with his troops to gain inforamtion of our own infantry line, he galloped over open ground in full view of the enemy for nearly a mile under heavy artillery fire. He kept on until he had performed his taks. He showed splendid courage and fine leadership throughout, and was the means of inspiring all ranks with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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