George Stanley Grimson

(Confirmed)

Born: 19 March, 1896

Died: 8 June, 1971

Biographical Summary:

A labourer who enlisted in the AIF on 22 July 1915. He embarked for Egypt on 5 October 1915.

He was allotted to the 17th Battalion on 5 February 1916 and arrived with the battalion at Marseilles, France on 23 March. The battalion then moved to northern France. He was wounded (shell shock) in action on 26 July when his unit was in the front line east of Pozieres.

He was evacuated to hospital in Boulogne, France and following treatment was held at the 2nd Australian Divisional Base Depot at Etaples. He returned to the 17th Battalion on 10 December.

He was evacuated on 14 January 1917 to hospital suffering from influenza. After treatment and convalescence his fitness level was downgraded and he undertook duties at the 2nd Australian Command Depot. In January 1918, he moved to 1st Australian Command Depot pending his return to Australia due to his “inability to march”.

He embarked on 21 April 1918 and arrived on 7 June then was discharged from the AIF on 10 July 1918. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• George Stanley Grimson

Service Number: 2378

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 19 March, 1896 in Bermondsey

Death Records:

• 8 June, 1971 in Ashfield, NSW, Australia

Address:

• Glascotte House Park Avenue Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - George Charles Grimson
• mother - Laura Maria White Daines
• sister - Amy Charlotte Grimson
• wife - Kathleen Ella Dillon

Organisations:

• Member of - 17th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• GRIMSON George Stanley Service Number 2378 Place of Birth Bermondsey England Place of Enlistment Liverpool NSW Next of Kin Sister GRIMSON Amy Charlotte (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll George Stanley Grimson (Website)

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