| Regimental number | 291 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | 415 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.11 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr F Crabbe, 415 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915 Wounded in action, 25 July 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand). Declared illegal absentee, 8 January 1917. Injured on train when guard closed the door on his fingers, 27 April 1917; 4crushed fingers, left hand, amputated. Tried by District Court Martial, 28 July 1917. Found Guilty of Absent without Leave, 1 December 1916-4 May 1917. Sentenced to nine months' detention. Unexpired portion of sentence (188 days) remitted as from 21 October 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 27 February 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W18644. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Narrogin Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CRABBE Francis Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
