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Harry James CRAWFORD

Regimental number3141
Place of birthIpswich England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
AddressNorthcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Crawford, 34 Walker Street, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 16 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollTemporary Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 11 September 1916

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'Performed most excellent work as linesman frequently under heavy fire and bad weather conditions. on two nights he was out for over 5 hours and it was entirely owing to his efforts that all possible communications was kept up. POZIERES, 2nd September, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Discharge date17 February 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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