Born Cottesloe WA, Presbyterian. Enlisted 10 April 1916 age 18, engineer. Nok father, Charles Grove, Victoria St, Midland Junction WA. Embarked at Fremantle 18 July 1916 per A48 Seang Bee. Served in France 1917-1918. RTA per Konigin Luise 21 July 1919. Service medals: BWM and VM.
