| Regimental number | 497 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 2 Hambleton Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, E R Griffiths, 2 Hambleton Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Colour SGT |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Consistent good work at Fleurbaix and Messines. Coolness and courage at Pozieres. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Consistent high qualities of leadership and resource and valuable services on 2 March 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Grevillers British Cemtery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No. I), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 43 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward and Catherine GRIFFITHS, 2 Hambleton Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although there was a heavy hostile barrage on his line, he moved from post to post and encouraged his men to drive off a determined enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
