| Regimental number | 3061 |
| Place of birth | Carlton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | 125 Gooch Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. M. Grattidge, 25 Christmas Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack North of ROSIERES on the 9th August 1918 Lance Corporal GRATTIDGE was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section. Throughout the attack a battery of 77's (Field Guns) on the ridge in front were a great source of trouble knocking out the tanks and inflicting many casualties. Lance Corporal GRATTIDGE led his section in Company with Lance Corporal RIGBY and his section, forward of the line along an old communication trench, clearing the trench as they went until they could get a fire position at close range on to the field battery. Although under heavy fire to bear on to the battery and knocked out the gunners, putting all the guns out of action and enabling the line to advance. His courage and initiative saved many lives and greatly facilitated the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
