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GRANT, Stanley John Alexander
| Service Number: | 1351 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 May 1916, Enlisted at Adelaide |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Australian Flying Corps (AFC) |
| Born: | Burnside, South Australia, Australia, 16 January 1890 |
| Home Town: | Magill, Campbelltown, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Motor Mechanic |
| Died: | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 29 September 1964, aged 74 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Payneham Cemetery, South Australia Residential address at the time of death was Cooke Street, Payneham, now known as Marian Street, Payneham |
| Memorials: | Magill Honour Board |
World War 1 Service
| 2 May 1916: | Enlisted Private, 1351, Australian Flying Corps (AFC), Enlisted at Adelaide | |
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| 6 Dec 1916: | Involvement 1351, No. 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Orsova embarkation_ship_number: A67 public_note: '' | |
| 6 Dec 1916: | Embarked 1351, No. 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, HMAT Orsova, Melbourne | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement 1351 | |
| 22 Jul 1919: | Discharged Private, 1351, Australian Flying Corps (AFC), Discharged at the 4th Military District |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of John Grant and Elizabeth (nee Young) Grant; brother of Ada Helene Milne Grant, Catherine Lily Grant,Beatrice Mabel Annie Garford Grant, Hilda Jane Grant, Archibald James Grant, Gladys Winnie Grant and Margery Pearl Grant.
On 11 November 1922 Stanley married Irene Marjoy Frith in All Souls church, St Peters, South Australia; Father of Terrace Stanley Grant who served in WW2 from 1943-1946, Irene Marjorie Grant and Garth Grant
14 June 1919 - returned to Australia on board K.I. Hind
Medal: British War Medal
Biography contributed by Charles Campbell College
Stanley John Alexander Grant was an Australian soldier who served in the Australian Imperial Force during World War I. He was born in Burnside, South Australia, and grew up in the nearby area of Magill. Before the war, Grant worked as a motor mechanic. He came from a large family and was the son of John and Elizabeth Grant. He had seven siblings: Ada, Catherine, Beatrice, Hilda, Archibald, Gladys and Margery.
On 2 May 1916, at the age of 26, Grant enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Adelaide, South Australia. He was given the service number 1351 and held the rank of Private. After completing his training, he embarked from Melbourne on 6 December 1916 aboard the troopship HMAT Orsova (A67).
During his military service, Grant served with No. 2 Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps. The Australian Flying Corps was an important part of Australia’s military effort during World War One and supported operations through reconnaissance, communication and other aviation duties. Grant served throughout the war's later years and was still serving when the armistice was signed on 11 November 1918, bringing an end to fighting on the Western Front.
Grant completed his service and returned to Australia on 14 June 1919 aboard the K.I. Hind. Shortly after arriving home, he was officially discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 22 July 1919.
After the war, Grant settled in Payneham, South Australia. He resumed civilian life during a period when many returned soldiers were adjusting to life after years of conflict. On 11 November 1922, he married Irene Marjoy Frith. Together they raised three children and made their home in Cooke Street, Payneham. Grant continued to live in South Australia for the rest of his life.
Stanley John Alexander Grant died on 29 September 1964 at the age of 74. He was buried at Payneham Cemetery. His service and contribution to Australia during World War One have been remembered through his inclusion on the Magill Honour Board. His story reflects the experiences of many Australian soldiers who left their homes to serve their country and then returned to build their lives and families after the war.
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