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John Alexander CROOKS

Regimental number162
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSaw sharpener
Addressc/o Mrs. J. Cameron, 27 Gibb Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 4.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Robert Crooks, c/o Mrs J. Cameron, 27 Gibb Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 March 1974
Place of burialAppletree Ck Cemetery

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