Philip Grant

Philip Grant was born on 10 February 1865 in Hapton, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Charles Grant. 
In 1883, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1885, he made Lieutenant. In 1889, he made Captain. 
In 1889, he had a son: Alfred Grant. 
In 1892, he made Major. In 1897, he made Lieutenant Colonel. In 1899, he fought in the Second Boer War. In 1904, he made Colonel. In 1910, he made Brigadier-General. In 1914, he served in 76th Division HQ as a General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade until December. He then took over 1st Grade until March 1915. He was then the Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General of the Division until April 1916. He was then First Aide De Campe until March 1917. He was promoted to Major General and commanded the Division until his death. 
He died in battle in 1917 in Lagnicourt-Marcel, Hauts-de-France, France.