Tag 5D
Denny was a butcher and a footy player from Mitiamo. He took part in heavy fighting- he even had his horse shot out from under him.
ANZAC Cyclist and Regimental Sergeant Major
John Grylls was amongst the first to enlist for service in World War One. At 28 years of age, he signed up on the 19th of August 1914 and was allocated to the 4th Light Horse Regiment. As John had served three years already with the Mitiamo Light Horse, he was given the rank of Sergeant.
In 1914, William enlisted at age 20. He turned 21 on the journey to Egypt. He served in Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine.
“He was one of the finest specimens of young Australian manhood, and a great favourite”
Honour roll location: Pillar 5D Resources: ‘Those who have died for freedom’s cause‘, Bendigonian, 30th December 1915, p. 2