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William Hugh CRAWFORD

Regimental number1307
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSugar chemist
AddressAyr, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Thomas William Crawford, Brie Brie, Mosman, Queensland
Enlistment date14 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollTrooper
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917).
Recommendation date: 10 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 8 March 1917
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: 3279 Pte Charles Muntz CRAWFORD, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
Date of death4 February 1958
Age at death68
Place of burialMossman Cemetery, Queensland

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