| Regimental number | 92 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Toolamba Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Toolamba, Victoria |
| Marital status | S VIC |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cross, Riverview, Toolamba, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Skill and leadership during operations South of Messines on 8-9 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William (d. 4 October 1925, aged 84; bu. Tatura) and Helen CROSS (d. 22 May 1935, aged 71; bu. Tatura) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company after his officers had become casualties. He re-organized his men and displayed the most untiring energy and skill in leading them throughout the operations, setting a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | Tatura Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
