| Regimental number | 6244 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bush worker |
| Address | Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Crackel, Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations carried out by the Battalion from 29th September to 1st October near BELLICOURT Private CRACKEL showed the greatest courage and devotion to duty. When the No. 1 of his Lewis Gun team was killed by an enemy bullet Private CRACKEL immediately operated the gun. At the moment a large body of hostile troops were advancing within 50 yards and he was being sniped at from the flanks. His courage and skill at a critical time greatly contributed to the repulse of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
