Michael Parnel CRONIN

Regimental number1214
Place of birthNantawarra South Australia
SchoolPublic School
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressYeelanna P.O., Yeelanna, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Cronin, Yeelanna P.O., Yellanna, South Australia
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 19 April 1917
Place of death or woundingGaza, Palestine
Age at death27
Place of burialGaza War Cemetery (Plot X, Row F, Grave No. 7), Palestine
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
7
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1183 Pte Miles Andrew CRONIN, Australian Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

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