Regimental number | 3328 |
Place of birth | Morrisons Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Electrician |
Address | Ballan, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, W Grieves, Ballan, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near ASCENSION WOOD on 18th September 1918. During the early stages of the advance when the enemy fire was very heavy this N.C.O. set his platoon a splendid example. He pushed forward boldly quite regardless of the heavy Machine Gun fire which was sweeping the ridges. The manner in which this N.C.O. worked was to a large extent responsible for the quick progress of his platoon who were inspired by his coolness and courage. In the latter stages he was one of the bombing party that worked its way up 1800 yards of enemy trench and captured 7 machine guns and killed about 30 Huns. Throughout he was full of energy and displayed the greatest initiative and bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |