| Regimental number | 2842 |
| Place of birth | Norfolk England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Riverside, Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Grimble, Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Valuable services as signaller in maintaining communications under heavy fire, showing conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: Military Medal (No award) 'Conspicuous bravery as runner and devotion to duty at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'N.E. of POZIERES, FRANCE, during the time of 18/19th. and 23/24th. August 1916. No. 2842b Private Charles Fredrick GRIMBLE displayed most conpicuous bravery as a runner in delivering very important messages. To do this Private GRIMBLE had to constantly pass through most severe artillery barrages, he was not content with delivering his messages but rendered valuable and life saving assistance to wounded and in one case, although the night was very cold, gave his tunic to a wounded man and was compelled to see the remainder of the engagement through clad only in a thin shirt. Private GRIMBLE reduced himself time and again to utter exhaustion and had to be frequently ordered to rest.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details | 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
