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Robert CRAWFORD

Regimental number87
Place of birthRandwick New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEstate agent
AddressPerouse Road, Randwick, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinWilliam Crawford, Perouse Road, Randwick, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name4th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).
Recommendation date: 6 August 1915

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 14 August 1915

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on August 6, 1915, at Lone Pine, when he worked his way down the enemy's trench in the face of a strong oppostion. And although at length wounded, he continued to lead his men against great odds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44
Date: 6 April 1916

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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