Regimental number | 1851 |
Place of birth | Randwick New South Wales |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | Hill Street, Coogee, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, S J Cropley, Hill Street, Coogee, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked for long periods in the open under heavy shell fire during an action, showing great coolness and devotion to duty. He not only dressed many cases, but spent all his spare time outside the aid post looking after the comfort of the wounded. He has continually done excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |