Regimental number | 92 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Toolamba Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Toolamba, Victoria |
Marital status | S VIC |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, William Cross, Riverview, Toolamba, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Skill and leadership during operations South of Messines on 8-9 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William (d. 4 October 1925, aged 84; bu. Tatura) and Helen CROSS (d. 22 May 1935, aged 71; bu. Tatura) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company after his officers had become casualties. He re-organized his men and displayed the most untiring energy and skill in leading them throughout the operations, setting a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 32 |
Place of burial | Tatura Cemetery, Victoria |