| Regimental number | 3186 |
| Place of birth | Inman Valley, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Colt breaker |
| Address | Victor Harbor, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F Crossman, Torrensville, Yankalilla, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Yankalilla Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROSSMAN Giles Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
