Regimental Sergeant Major (W.O. Class1) 2111 Francis McGRAW. For conpicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, on April 4th 1918 when the enemy attacked East of Villers-Bretonneux, the whole of the battalion went forward to reinforce the line. This Warrant Officer organised supplies of water and rations, and although left with only ten men from Headquarters. Details to assist him, he managed by clever judgement and leadership to get all supplies forward with the utmost despatch. He himself went forward to the front line reportedly.

Under very heavy shell fire he personally established a dump of reserve ammunition. His example in moving throughout heavy shelled areas was a source of inspiration to his men, and by his capable handling of them under every situation he preserved them from casulties. During the afternoon when the right flank was forced back he organised the whole of Headquarter Details and led them forward with great dash and courage at a very critical stage.

His timely arrival in the firing line with these reinforcements wos of the upmost value in breaking up the enemy's attack. When the situation again cleared Warrant Officer McGRAW returned to Battalion Headquarters and at once took in hand the task of getting further supplies to the firing line. Throughout the operations he worked with the greatest zeal and enthusisam. He consisantly set a magnificient example to his men, and by his utter disregard of danger, his initiative, and his splendid leadership, he contributed in very large measure to the successful repulse of the enemy.

London Gazette 26th July 1918. Page 8865 Position 11.

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27th of November 1918. Page 2266 Position 17.

Francis Died of Wound from Gas Poisoning at the 16th General American Hospital, Le Treport, France and is remembered with honour and is commemerated in perpetuity by the Commonweath War Graves Commission at the Mont Huon Military Cemetery at Le Treport, France.

18th June 1918.