Frederick William CROFT

Regimental number7329
Place of birthAlexandria New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSurvey draughtsman
AddressEpping, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Albert Thomas Croft, Stanley Street, Epping, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentActing Sergeant
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'He led his platoon in the attack on Mont St. Quentin near Peronne, on the 31st August 1918, with conspicuous gallantry. On reaching the final objective he went round the flank of the village, and held a position in front until a strong enemy counter attack drove him back to a position on the left flank, which was in the air, and which he held all day against many attacks. He set a fine example of cool daring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal