| Regimental number | 3027 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | 37 King Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, P Grundell, 37 King Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For devotion to duty under all circumstances and for efficient handling of working parties. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Work at Pozieres. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Peronne on 29-30 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On the night 29-30 August, 1918, during operations near Peronne he showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under extremely heavy shell fire whilst supervising the construction of a footbridge across the Canal du Somme at Halle. Again, on 30 August, he set a fine example to those under him whilst supervising the construction of two bridges for horse transport across the Somme at Clery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
