2020 marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War. To commemorate this important year, the NSW Government interviewed WWII veterans about their experiences. Read our 75th Anniversary Stories.
A red granite obelisk on a sandstone plinth.
In memory of Lieutenant Gideon James Grieve N.S.W. Permanent Staff Formerly 1ST Lieut. 5th Regt Scottish Rifles and Staff ADJT 6th Regt Australian Rifles.
Sailed in Oct. 1899 for S. Africa as a Special Service Officer, there attached to 2nd 'Black Watch' and with it took part in the battle of 'Koodoosberg ' with conspicuous gallantry and skills as a leader - the operations for the relief of Kimberley - and the attack on Cronje's Laager at Paardeberg FE. 18 1900. Where after shewing - as described by a brother officer - "Most magnificent bravery" he fell in the fore front of battle.
By his untimely death, N.S.W. has lost a most able and gallant officer, and his widow and children and devoted husband and father.
Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit | Campaign | Link |
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Lieut | Gideon James | Grieve | Boer War | KIA 18.2.1900 | Special Services | 2nd Black Watch | Relief of Kimberley | view |
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