Arnold Newport CRANE

Regimental number1054
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationArchitect
Address'Hillston', Robinson Street, Croydon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, W G Crane, 'Hillston', Robinson Street, Croydon, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 3, Section 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 4 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 7 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For exceptional bravery and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy in the laying and maintenance of telephone wire at CONSTALMAISON during the period 25th July - 5th August, 1916. It was necessary for him to pass through very heavy enemy barrages on many occasions. The good communication between Brigade and its Battalions during this period was largely due to the bravery and tenacity with which Sergeant CRANE carried out his duties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal