| Regimental number | 2153 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Strathern', 59 Oxford Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Arthur William Crank, 'Strathern', 59 Oxford Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Altered to Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource at Peronne on 1 September, 1918. When an enemy field gun was captured this man helped another to work it, and brought fire to bear on the enemy, who were assembling in a quarry, and inflicted severe casualties, compelling them to disperse. Later, he assisted in laying and maintaining a telephone line across ground under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
