Regimental number | 4530 |
Place of birth | Carlton Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Accountant |
Address | 32 Westbury Street, East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, George A Griffin, 32 Westbury Street, East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Malwa on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During several days' minor operations he showed a splendid offensive spirit in numerous hand-to-hand encounters with the enemy. In a bombing attack he captured 300 yards of the enemy trench system but an enemy counter attack divided his company, and the position became critical. He at once led a party against superior numbers of the enemy,drove them back, and restored the situation by his determined action.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |