Lt.-Col. Griesbach
Nearby infantry commander
Mentioned: 1916 only
Referenced, not personally known William Antrobus Griesbach (1878–1945): a lawyer and former mayor of Edmonton who raised and commanded the 49th Battalion (Edmonton), taking it to France in late 1915. In January 1916, when Robertson repeats his remark about a sniper behind the lines, he was a lieutenant-colonel. From February 1917 he commanded the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade; he ended the war a brigadier-general and later sat in the Senate.
Appears in the diary · 1 entry
1916
- 17 January 1916… when a couple buzzed close. - Have not decided if I’m in view or not but don’t take chances on the 3rd shot. - Griesbach swears there is a sniper behind the lines.