| Regimental number | 9152 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Hospital attendant |
| Address | Sydney Road, North Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | John Hampshire Grunsell, Sydney Road, North Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Dermatological Hospital |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/69/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work on 15 May 1917. Recommendation date: Military Medal Work on 18-19 May 1917 near Armentieres. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Alexander John Grunsell on NR |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Hemn Farm Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row I, Grave No. 13), Hem-Monacu, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 123 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and LYdia GRUNSELL, Sydney Road, North Goulburn, New south Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 18th/19th May, 1917, during a heavy bombardment and a hostile raid on LE TOUQUET Sector this N.C.O. showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He was of considerable assitance to his Officer in organising the men. Under heavy shell fire he went three times back to Company Headquarters, conveying information, and returning with orders to the front line. On his return journeys he also carried water to the men in the firing line. By his devotion to duty the Company Commander was kept in touch with what was happening, while the men were inspired by his thought in bringing up water. His courage and initiative has had an excellent effect on his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
