| Regimental number | 1959 |
| Place of birth | Tarnagulla, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tarnagulla, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W A Grey, Dunolly, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Tarnagulla, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations round GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on the 20th and 21st September 1917, these two stretcher bearers [GREY and 2192 T. JONES] worked unceasingly carrying the wounded to the rear passing through heavy hostile barrages. When the other bearers became casualties, these two by their self sacrificing devotion to duty and tireless energy were instrumental in saving a number of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1948 Pte Horace Leslie GREY, 14th Bn, died of wounds, 7 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 6 February 1917 (gun shot wound, thigh). Wounded in action (second occasion), 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, head). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wandilla', 16 March 1918; trans-shipped to HS' Kanowna', Suez, 15 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 31 August 1918. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Maryborough Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GREY Devonshire Dickson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
