Born Barton-on-Humber, 1893. Son of Hodgson and Ada Grassby, of 6, Pasture Road, Barton On Humber, Lincolnshire (war pension address). He had one brother and two sisters. Worked as a Cycle Mechanic.
He enlisted in Hull, on 13th November 1915. Served with the 7th East Yorkshire Regiment, “C” Company. Posted to France, on 6th July 1916. Killed in action, on 11/10/1918, aged 25. He had served in the army for 2 years and 333 days.
Buried at Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, France. his grave reads, THY WILL BE DONE
| Name | Oliver Grassby |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Barton-on-humber |
| Residence | Barton-on-humber |
| Death Date | 11 Oct 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | L Corporal |
| Regiment | East Yorkshire Regiment |
| Battalion | 7th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 30871 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | M.M. |
First name:
OLIVER
Military Number:
30871
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date Died
11/10/1918
Place died:
Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, France
Age:
25
