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Moreton Cameron CROCKER

Regimental number251
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchoolmaster
AddressPoint Pure, Gatton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMrs C J Crocker, Point Pure, Gatton, Queensland
Enlistment date30 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night counter attack, it was largely due to this officer's energy that communication was rapidly established between battalion headquarters and the front line. Leading a small squad of linesmen through an area which was under very heavy fire, he established telephone communication shortly after midnight. The next night he volunteered to act as guide to some neighbouring troops, and led them under artillery fire to their jumping off line. His services were invaluable throughout a difficult and successful operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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