Herbert Grant, SN 5102, Service Record

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NameHerbert Grant, SN 5102, Service RecordBiographyDate of Birth: 19 June 1897, Redcliffe (Qld.)
Date of Death: 14 March 1917, Ligny-Thilloy near Bapaume, France
Buried: Beaulencourt British Cemetery, (Plot IV, Row G, Grave No. 27) Ligny-Thilloy, France
Herbert's parents were Walter Grant and Annie Knowles who lived in Sutton Street, Redcliffe and Herbert attended Humpybong State School. Walter was a baker. He was elected mayor of Redcliffe Town Council in 1921. Herbert enlisted the same day as Arthur McKillop. They were both 18 years of age. He was sent overseas in May 1916 and saw active service in Egypt before being sent on to France towards the end of 1916. Herbert was killed in action at the age of 19 years 8 months and just over a year after he enlisted.Date01 January 1914 - 31 December 1920CustodianNational Archives of Australia - 01 Feb 1998 - PresentLocation of originalsOriginals held by the National Archives of Australia - NAA: B2455, GRANT HLanguageEnglishOriginal formatLink to external source : Paper files and documents

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National Archives Australia linkNAA: B2455, GRANT H

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Reference numberNAA: B2455, GRANT H

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CollectionMoreton Bay Region World War I Service Personnel

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PlaceRedcliffe (Qld.)Ligny-Thilloy (France)PersonGrant, Herbert, 1897 - 1917Grant, WalterOrganisationAustralia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921)EventWorld War 1 (WWI) (1914-1918)Subject (keywords)World War, 1914-1918

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Herbert Grant, SN 5102, Service Record