| Regimental number | 7586 |
| Place of birth | Cardiff England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Address | Collie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alma Argust, Fern Brook, Collie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 7586A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Peronne on 29 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations South of PERONNE on the 29th August 1918, Private CRIDDLE carried despatches to and from his Company under very heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Owing principally to the speedy and gallant manner in which he moved about, a constant communication was maintained between his Company Commander and Battalion Headquarters throughout. In the advance, he was amongst the first few to reach the final objective. During the operations on 2nd September East of MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, he again rendered most valuable services in maintaining communication with Headquarters despite a very heavy artillery and machine gun barrage by the enemy. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty, to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
