Grinnell Serjeant 8323
Info
Surname | Grinnell |
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Forename | George William |
Rank | Serjeant |
Army No | 8323 |
Battalion | 3rd & 2nd |
Commissioned | 1918-09-11 |
Date Of Wounds | Not set |
Wounds | |
Died Killed | Not set |
Death Details | |
Enlisted Date | Not set |
Enlisted Location | |
Date Of Birth | Not set |
Birth Place | |
Residence | 5 Alexander Terrace, Wostley Street, Birmingham. |
Discharged | Not set |
Theatre Of War | France |
Date Of Entry | 1914-12-18 |
Z Class | |
Surname Spellings | |
Other Info | Commissioned 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
Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal | Sergt. | 2nd | Clery Raid (28th Feb. 1917) | 1917-04-17 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
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No results found. |
Royal Flying Corps
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Entry Rank | |
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