| Regimental number | 3726 |
| Place of birth | Inverell New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Gilgar, via Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Cross, Gilgar, via Inverell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Valuable services as runner and guide, showing conspicuous courage under heavy fire and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres on 4 October 1917).' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was employed as runner between strong point on BECELAERE RIDGE and WESTHOEK. He had to pass through a particularly severe enemy barrage eight times, but in spite of this his despatches were always delivered intact and up to time. When not employed as runner he worked on the construction of the strong point and set a splendid example of daring to his comrades. He volunteered, after the Company had been relieved to guide the relieving Company on to the strong point.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
