| Regimental number | 37 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Graham Street State School, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Other training | Naval Cadet |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 248 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas Kruger, 248 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 29 October 1915. Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during rescue operations near Anzac, Gallipoli." Details from Father. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 18), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 96 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Annie KRUGER, 248 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during rescue operations near Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula, on 29th October, 1915, when he repeatedly enetered a mine tunnel and shaft to rescue others. He showed great pluck, and, though suffering from the effects of the fumes, succeeded, with the aid of another man, in bringing up the body of an officer who had succumbed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: |
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