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Grant, Robert John

 

Born Elgin Moray Scotland the son of James and Annie Grant who emigrated to Tasmania in 1911 married to Isabel Grant a miner living at Jericho Street Queenstown. he enlisted 11th December 1914 and embarked Melburne 2nd February 1915 on board “HMAT Clan McGillivray) with the 15th Infantry Battalion. 

He was wounded on the Gallipoli Peninsula 8th August 1915 and evacuated to England.  He rejoined the Battalion in France in August 1916.  He was wounded for the second time at the Battle of Bullecourt when he was shot through the wrist.

He was awarded the Military Medal for his actions in this battle.

Military Medal

'Private Grant was noticed for his self sacrificing bravery during attack on HINDENBURG LINE South of REINCOURT on 11th April, 1917. He acted as Stretcher Bearer and did heroic work in recovering and dressing wounded and then getting them back to safety all the time exposed to heavy Machine Gun and Rifle Fire from enemy. He was wounded severely while carrying out his duty. he was responsible for getting in a large number of wounded men. His conduct deserves recognition.' 

He was once again severely wounded 4th July 1918 during the fighting for Hamel and died at the next day at the 5th Casualty Clearing Station.  He is commemorated in the Crouy British Cemetery

 

 

 

 

 

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