| Regimental number | 65 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 'Enim Bank', Vincent Street, Surry Hills, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Brother, W.J. Grassick, Vincent Street, Surry Hills, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of hernia � since removed). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Australian Army Pay Corps, 3rd Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Medals |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire ?For services in connection with the War.?
Source: 'London Gazette, Supplement No 30730 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, England Embarked Melbourne, 25 June 1915. Promoted Staff Sergeant, Cairo, 1December 1915. Embarked Alexandria,11 May 1916; taken on strength, Australian Army Pay Corps, London, 8 May 1916. Promoted Lieutenant, 1 August1916; Captain, 1 November 1916. Granted temporary rank of Major, 17 November 1917. Admitted to hospital, London, 21 January 1918; invalided to Australia, 16 March 1918 (pneumonia and pleurisy). Attached for duty to Pay Corps, Egypt, 29 March 1918, and attached to Headquarters, 2nd Desert Mounted Corps; rejoined Pay Corps, 4 April 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT �Kanowna�, 15 April 1918; appointment terminated, 6 December 1918. Medals: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GRASSICK Frederick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
