World War I British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 37th Battalion, Victoria AIF. On June 7, 1917, during an attack on a German a position at Messines, Belgium, Captain Grieve located two enemy machine gun nest and single handedly charged killing both crews. He then reorganized his men and advanced capturing the original objective of the attack. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in early 1918. Crimea War Victoria Cross Medal recipient Sergeant Major John Grieve, was his great uncle.
World War I British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 37th Battalion, Victoria AIF. On June 7, 1917, during an attack on a German a position at Messines, Belgium, Captain Grieve located two enemy machine gun nest and single handedly charged killing both crews. He then reorganized his men and advanced capturing the original objective of the attack. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in early 1918. Crimea War Victoria Cross Medal recipient Sergeant Major John Grieve, was his great uncle.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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