Grant, Robert

Robert Grant was born on February 5, 1891 in Leven, Scotland to parents William and Christina Grant. He spent his early childhood in Scotland with his brother, John, and sister, Christina. Sometime after the turn of the century, the Grant family immigrated to Canada, and made their home in Lethbridge, Alberta, where Mr. Grant worked at the Galt Collieries. Both John and Robert would serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the Great War. At time of enlistment, Robert was living at home and employed as a smelterman. On April 25, 1916, Robert Grant enlisted with the 61st Battery 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery. Gunner Grant arrived in England on September 22, 1916, and remained in England until embarking for France on August 21, 1917. He would serve with the 61st Battery CFA for the next two months, seeing action in France and Flanders. On October 22, 1917, Gunner Grant was accidentally killed while serving in France. He was laid to rest at Fosse No. 10 Communal Cemetery Extension. Robert Grant was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His mother, Christina received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son