Harold Grimwade
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Major General Harold William Grimwade, CB, CMG, VD (18 May 1869 – 2 January 1949) was an Australian businessman and pharmacist, and a senior officer in the Australian Army.
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Harold William Grimwade | |
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Nickname(s) | Grim Death |
Born | (1869-05-18)18 May 1869 St Kilda, Victoria |
Died | 2 January 1949(1949-01-02) (aged 79) Frankston, Victoria |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1891–1930 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 4th Division (1926–30) Artillery, Australian Corps (1918) 3rd Division Artillery (1916–18) 4th Field Artillery Brigade (1915–16) |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (4) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Relations | Frederick Sheppard Grimwade (father) |
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