Second Lieutenant Norman James Greig
Gallant conduct recorded by the Lieutenant General Commanding: Was killed during an attack on German Officer's Trench, when covering the retreat of his party, which was safely effected through his gallant action. 1 August 1915
| First year at Wesley | 1905 |
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| Personal information | Scotch College Master. Brother RCG Greig also KIA (assume not an OW). Victorian Hockey team member |
| Date enlisted | 16/01/1915 |
| Unit enlisted | 7th Battalion 3rd Reinforcements |
| Service details | Reported killed in a German Officer's trench - body not recovered. Date of death is an estimate. See Bean Vol II p.338 and p.341; Also Bean's letter to father AWM IDRL/0321. Article in Hamilton Spectator 13/1/16 per Trove. |
| Date of death | 12/07/1915 - 24 years of age |
| Unit details | 7th Battalion |
| Cemetery/Memorial place | Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey |
Other references and additional information
- The AIF Project
- Discovering ANZACs
- Australian War Memorial
- Wesley College Chronicle, May 1916, p.26
- RSL Virtual War Memorial
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