| Regimental number | 2139 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mortlake, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Grasby, Mortlake, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD during the tour of this battalion in the line from 23rd September to 27th September. Private Grasby was employed as a runner on Battalion Headquarters. He repeatedly carried important despatches to and from the front line through heavy barrages. He also guided reinforcing companies to the line under the most difficult and dangerous conditions. This man worked inceasingly with magnificent spirt and undoubtedly set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
