Grant, Eric Duncan OW(1908)

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Title2nd Lieutenant Eric Duncan GrantBiography

Born in London. Enlisted direct from school. Buried in private family grave in south London

Birth / Death- Died 04/04/1918First Year at Wesley1908

Identifiers

First NameEricMiddle NameDuncanLast NameGrantGenderMaleCategoryMilitary Service | PeopleSubject (Keyword)World War (1914-1918) World War I World War (1914-1918)

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CollectionMilitary ServiceRoll of HonourEventWorld War I

Military Service

Date Enlisted2nd October 1916Enlisted Unit14th Field Artillery Brigade, 9th ReinforcementsService Number31447Service DetailArrived UK February1917 and transferred to AFC in September 1917. Was considered one of the best flyers in the AFC, but had not be sent to France. At Minchinhampton airfield and attempting a half-roll at 100 feet he lost control of plane.Age at Death20Final UnitAustralian Flying CorpsCemetery / MemorialWandsworth (Putney Vale) CemeteryCemetery / Memorial DetailD2 34/35RankSecond Lieutenant

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Grant, Eric Duncan OW(1908)