Info

SurnameGrinnell
ForenameGeorge William
RankSerjeant
Army No8323
Battalion3rd & 2nd
Commissioned1918-09-11
Date Of WoundsNot set
Wounds
Died KilledNot set
Death Details
Enlisted DateNot set
Enlisted Location
Date Of BirthNot set
Birth Place
Residence5 Alexander Terrace, Wostley Street, Birmingham.
DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1914-12-18
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoCommissioned in to Worcestershire Regiment. Also may have been known as George Walter Grinnell. D.C.M. citation reads; "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He organised a bombing party and succeeded in making a block in the enemy's trench at a critical time. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative."

Assignments

3rd Worcestershire Regiment 8323 Private
2nd Worcestershire Regiment 8323 Serjeant
2nd Worcestershire Regiment 33305 Serjeant
Worcestershire Regiment - Temporary Second Lieutenant
126th Chinese Labour Corps - Second Lieutenant

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914-1915 Star
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

MedalRankBattalionEngagementAwarded
Distinguished Conduct MedalSergt.2ndClery Raid (28th Feb. 1917)1917-04-17

Foreign Decorations & Awards

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Royal Flying Corps

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