| Regimental number | 4153 |
| Place of birth | Findess Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Crawford, Camperdown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on ST. MARTIN'S WOOD near CHUIGNES on 23rd August, 1918, when the Infantry were held up by heavy Machine Gun and rifle fire Private CRAWFORD brought his gun into action giving the Infantry covering fire and enabling them to advance and captured the Wood. Subsequently he made several journeys to the Section S.A.A. dump for ammunition through a heavy barrage. Later, a gas shell bursting close to the gun and rendering the remainder of the team casualties, he carried on firing alone until the arrival of reinforcements.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
