'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: 19 February 1920

Regimental number	5371
Date of birth	28 June 1894
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	15 November 1915
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 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	53rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: "5 and 11 October 1918"
Fate	Returned to Australia 2 June 1919
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: 19 February 1920
Discharge date	4 September 1919
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	15 September 1973
Age at death	79
Place of burial	Rookwood Crematorium, New South Wales
Sources	NAA: B2455, GROCOTT Frederick Francis

Frederick Francis GROCOTT