Regimental number | 709 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Telegraph operator |
Address | Cavendish, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, T B Cruikshank, Cavendish, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At REMUS WOOD east of YPRES during the operation of October 4th, 1917 on the PASSCHENDAELE-GHELUVELT RIDGE, Spr. CRUIKSHANK as telegraphist at Cable Head displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On three separate occasions when the line that he was working was broken by shell fire he went out under heavy shell fire across swampy country and effected repairs to this line at a most important juncture of the battle. He remained continuously on duty for 48 hours and it was chiefly due to his efforts that telegraphic communication was maintained between Cable Head and Brigade Forward Station.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |