Regimental number | 556 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Tile labourer |
Address | 'Evelyn', Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | James Henry Croft, 'Evelyn,' Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', fourth Supplement, No. 29664, 11 July 1916; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176, 30 November 1916. |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry when assisting to work his gun under heavy shell fire, thus rendering valuable assistance during an attack. The gun was hit and damaged by the enemy's fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Date of death |