Son of Harriette Bedford Grant, of 22, Belgrave Rd., East London, South Africa, and the late Archdeacon A. J. Grant. Previously served with Kaffrarian Rifles in German South West Africa, 1914-1915, and with 5th Regt. South African Inf. in German Inf. East Africa. On Cambridge Town war memorial for 1914-18 | Anne Bath (niece of Harriet Bedford Grant, 10 Feb 2018): born Queenstown 4 Nov 1890; grew up East London; law exams; Lt Kaffrarian Rifles GSWA 1914-15 and GEA; Capt 3rd Bn Worcestershire Regiment France; MC and Bar; temporary Major; died of wounds after Soissons-Rheims 28 May 1918; Soissons Memorial. Father Archdeacon Alexander Joseph Grant, d. 1915.
Anne Bath email 10 Feb 2018 (family).
MC LG Sup 22 August 1918 - (with 5th Kaffarian Rifles) - "For distinguished service in the field and in connection with the campaign in German South West Africa." Bar to MC LG Sup 24 September 1918 pg. 11282 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was commanding the reserve battalion when the enemy broke through on the right. He immediately counter-attacked and held back the enemy while the whole line retired. By his determination and good leadership he instilled great confidence into his men"
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