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
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"