Regimental number | 6376 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Contractor |
Address | 73 Arthur Street, Fairfield, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, R McCrohan, 73 Arthur Street, Fairfield, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 10 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 1st May, during a very heavy bombardment of the 10th Battery, a shell set fire to a dump of ammunition near one of the gun pits. This N.C.O. ran from where he had taken shelter, and at great personal risk, extinguished the fire, saving a large amount of ammunition. This N.C.O. has previously rendered gallant and meritorious service during the last twelve months.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'On the afternoon of the 19th May, the 10th Battery in LAGNICOURT VALLEY were being heavily shelled by 5.9" enemy guns. A direct hit was registered on No. 1 gun pit which set fire to the camouflage and ammunition. Sergeant MCCROHAN, regardless of personal danger, rushed into the pit, and assisted by A/Bombardier PARK, threw out burning shells some of which exploded. He threw earth on the burning wood-work and later completely extinguished the fire with water. By his promptness, energy and coolness, No. 1 gun, sights, and about 500 rounds of ammunition were saved. While engaged in this task another direct hit was registered by the enemy and No. 3 gun was blown completely out of its pit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |