| Regimental number | 2377 |
| Place of birth | Alexandria New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 117 Wyndham Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, R J Grimston, 117 Wyndham Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A75 Ballarat on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 2-3 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the attack north of Peronne, 2 September, 1918. When all the officers became casualties, the company was subjected to very heavy artillery and machine gun fire. This warrant officer took charge, rallied the men under trying conditions and came into action on the left flank with his men well under control.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
