| Regimental number | 608 |
| Place of birth | Warranambool Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Jumbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | James Cruickshank, Jumjbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 3 June 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a reconnaissance he and his party of four were heavily shelled, and were always under hostile observations. Nevertheless, he carried out his mission with the greatest courage and a total disregard of all danger, measuring every well and cistern, and locating enemy day posts and watering places.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
