James Norbert GRIFFIN

GRIFFIN, James Norbert

Service Numbers: 419, T219
Enlisted: 18 August 1914, An original member of C Squadron
Last Rank: Major
Last Unit: 3rd Light Horse Regiment
Born: Dunorlan, Tasmania, Australia, 26 October 1889
Home Town: Whitefoord, Southern Midlands, Tasmania
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Farmer
Died: Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia, 14 June 1959, aged 69 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Deloraine Public Cemetery, Tasmania
Memorials: Deloraine War Memorial
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World War 1 Service

18 Aug 1914: Enlisted AIF WW1, Squadron Sergeant Major, 419, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, An original member of C Squadron
20 Oct 1914: Embarked 419, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Geelong, Hobart
20 Oct 1914: Involvement 419, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Hobart embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: ''
31 Dec 1916: Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 3rd Light Horse Regiment

World War 2 Service

8 Nov 1941: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Major, T219
15 Mar 1945: Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Major, T219

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Biography contributed by Stephen Brooks

His brother, 1537 Pte. Daniel Joseph Griffin also served in the 3rd Light Horse Regiment, was twice wounded and was invalided to Australia during 1917.

James Norbet Griffin was among the first Australians to enlist in August 1914. He was a Squadron Sergeant Major when he enlisted and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. He was awarded a Military Cross for his work at Beersheba in 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his troop into action with great courage and skill, repeatedly advancing under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and affording covering fire, which enabled his squadron to advance aross exposed ground. His personal courage proved a fine incentive to his men.’

James served as a Major in WW2 and stationed at Mona Vale Training Camp, located in Ross, Tasmania.

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