| Regimental number | 4300 |
| Place of birth | Bellinger River New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Raleigh, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edmund Gralton, Raleigh, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered to Mention in Corps Orders) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the evening of 21st October, 1917, while the Battalion was proceeding to the relief of 54th Battalion near MOLENAARELSTHOEK, the enemy opened up a very heavy artillery barrage, through which the Battalion had to pass. In Private CRALTONUs Company 4 men were killed and 3 badly wounded. Private GRALTON and other stretcher bearers at once went to the aid of the wounded men, and at his own great personal risk assisted in attending to the wounded, and, while still under heavy shell fire assisted to carry them to a relay post. From 6.30 p.m. until midnight he was under heavy fire, but never for a moment hesitated in carrying out his duty. The devotion to duty of this man and his fellow stretcher bearers undoubtedly saved the lives of the wounded men and created an excellent impression amongst their comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
