Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Grant R K     Pte    893    Robert Kirkpatrick              39 Inf Bn    18    Labourer    Single    Pres        

Address:    Ascot Vale, The Parade, 238    

Next of Kin:    Grant, John Walker, father, 238 The Parade, Ascot Vale    

Enlisted:    1 Feb 1916        

Embarked:     A11 Ascanius 27 May 1916    

Relatives on Active Service:

Grant A S Pte 60929 brother

Grant J S Pte 6804 brother

Mentioned in this publication:

Bandsman Vosti's Diaries: War and Peace in Essendon 1917-1920, pp 110, 117. 

Thirty-ninth : the history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force by A.T. Paterson.  The Nominal Roll notes that Grant was gassed.

War Service Commemorated

Essendon Town Hall F-L

Cordite factory Honour Board