| Service number | 4214 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia |
| Death Date | 1916-08-30 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Frank Rupert Grainger
Description
Private Frank Rupert Grainger (4214, 16th Battalion) was born in Hindmarsh, SA. He was working as a clerk when he enlisted at Perth, WA, in September 1915. Frank was killed in action at Mouquet Farm on 30 August 1916. He is buried in the Pozieres British Cemetery Ovillers-La Boisselle, France. Frank’s mother wrote that he was aged 17 years and one month at the time of his death.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 16th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 16th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 16th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 29 September 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 17 January 1916 | |
| Date of death | 30 August 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 30 August 1916 |