| Regimental number | 4163 |
| Place of birth | Orbost, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Barkers Creek, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs R Grant, PO, Harcourt, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4163A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 1st Pioneer Bn, 17 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. On leave, 16 May 1916; rejoined Bn from leave, 24 May 1916. Re-allotted Regimental No 4163A, 8 January 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 28 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 14 September 1917. On leave to Paris, 16 August 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 25 August 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 2 October 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 18 October 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 24 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Southampton on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 14 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 22 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROFT George Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
