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Harry Wolsley CROUCH

Regimental number592
Place of birthCasino, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressArthur Street, Randwick, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, F.G. Crouch, Arthur Street, Randwick, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When the entire crew of one gun were knocked out, and the gun buried by an enemy shell, he unearthed the gun and brought it into action again. For several days he set a fine example of coolness and contempt of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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