| Regimental number | 52270 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wynyard, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tin miner |
| Address | St Helens, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 113 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Cross, St Helens, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | St Marys, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1 to 3 (WA) and (TAS) Reinforcements (May-Oct 1918) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMATA14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2062 Pte Hubert CROSS, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1918; 2471 Pte Reuben CROSS, 26th Bn, died of wounds, 4 January 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 13 November 1919; discharged, Tasmania, 15 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROSS Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
