| Regimental number | 1162 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Prahran Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Coachsmith |
| Address | 601 Dana Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles George Croft, 47 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 1 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While the battery was in action one of the gun pits was set on fire by an enemy shell. In spite of an intense bombardment, he entered the pit, assisted to extinguish the flames, and carried a wounded man to safety. He then returned and assisted in the search for two missing men. He showed splendid courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
