| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 'Hastings', Bridge Street, Drummoyne, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Francis Grimsley, 'Hastings', Bridge Street, Drummoyne, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF36 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF34 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Marrieres Wood on 30 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 30th August 1918, near Marsieres Wood, after his company commander had become a casualty. He took command of the company and gained a footing in the left part of the wood, but was driven out in a counter attack. After re-organizing his company he again attacked, and re-established the line. He set a fine example of coolness and judgment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
