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John CROSS

Regimental number4
Place of birthCollingwood, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngine driver
AddressRamsden Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Height6' 1"
Weight196 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Cross, Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in 56th Infantry, Citizen's Military Force
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentRichmond, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPioneer Sergeant
Unit name6th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Discharge date24 January 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

SourcesNAA: B2455, CROSS John

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