George GRASBY MM

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Service Number:	2139
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	7th Infantry Battalion
Memorials:	Colac Soldier's Memorial, Shire of Mortlake War Memorial

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17 Jun 1915:	Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2139, 7th Infantry Battalion, Embarked on HMAT 'A62' Wandilla from Melbourne on 17th June 1915.
17 Dec 1917:	Honoured Military Medal, Private George GRASBY 'At POLYGON WOOD during the tour of this battalion in the line from 23rd September to 27th September. Private Grasby was employed as a runner on Battalion Headquarters. He repeatedly carried important despatches to and from the front line through heavy barrages. He also guided reinforcing companies to the line under the most difficult and dangerous conditions. This man worked inceasingly with magnificent spirt and undoubtedly set a splendid example to his comrades.'

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