| Regimental number | 5371 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Yass, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Murrumbateman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, M Grocott ,Burrowa, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Member for 1 year in rifle club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations near Bellicourt, from 30 September to 2 October, 1918, he displayed great courage and initiative in his capacity as a No. 1 Lewis gunner. Early in the attack, he, with his gun team, rushed an enemy strong post which was holding up the advance, and killed or wounded the entire garrison and captured three guns. During a strong enemy counter attack he stood up on the parapet and holding his gun up to his shoulder, caused heavy casualties, being largely responsible for the dispersing of the attack. His splendid example greatly inspired all the men of his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 4 September 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N377245. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GROCOTT Frederick Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
