'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 1 September 1918, when sergeant in command of a platoon forming part of the leading waves of the battalion attacking the high ground to the east of Bancourt. On reaching the crest it was found that a line of five enemy machine gun posts offered a serious obstacle to further advance. Under point-blank fire, however, the company advanced against these posts. When about twenty yards from the posts Sergeant Grant, closely followed by a comrade, rushed forward ahead of his platoon, and with great dash and bravery entered the centre post, demoralising the garrison and enabling the men of his platoon to mop up the position. In the same manner he rushed the post on his left, and the remaining posts were quickly occupied and cleared by his company. Throughout the whole operation on this and two previous days Sergeant Grant displayed coolness, determination and valour of the highest order, and set a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 27 November 1918

Regimental number	10/2950
Date of birth	26 August 1889
Place of birth	Hawera, Taranaki
Religion	Presbyterian
Address	Hawera, Taranaki
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	25
Height	5' 5.5"
Weight	143 lbs
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs J Grant, Princess Street, Hawera, Taranaki
Previous military service	Served in Hawera Volunteer Infantry; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
	Members of the Wellington Infantry Battalion, 7th Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua', and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Fate	Commenced return to New Zealand
Medals	Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Bancourt on the 1 September 1918, when sergeant in command of a platoon forming part of the leading waves of the battalion attacking the high ground to the east of Bancourt. On reaching the crest it was found that a line of five enemy machine gun posts offered a serious obstacle to further advance. Under point-blank fire, however, the company advanced against these posts. When about twenty yards from the posts Sergeant Grant, closely followed by a comrade, rushed forward ahead of his platoon, and with great dash and bravery entered the centre post, demoralising the garrison and enabling the men of his platoon to mop up the position. In the same manner he rushed the post on his left, and the remaining posts were quickly occupied and cleared by his company. Throughout the whole operation on this and two previous days Sergeant Grant displayed coolness, determination and valour of the highest order, and set a splendid example to all.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 27 November 1918
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Seventh
Date of death	25 November 1970
Age at death	81
Place of burial	Auckland
Sources	Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 1880, File 23523703