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Montague CROSS

Regimental number47
Place of birthDenham Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMill hand
Addressc/o M Cross, Geraldton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Melin Cross, c/o J Brindley, Customs House, Geraldton, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 29 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 Thirty Six on 12 July 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll47A
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 26 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. has acted in the capacity of Signal Sergeant for the past 16 months, and during that time has rendered excellent service. During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN on 3rd September, 1918, when signal communication was most difficult, Sergeant CROSS accompanied the first wave carrying wire and a telephone, and by his efforts, reports which were most important, were sent back to Headquarters immediately the objective was gained. At BEAUREVOIR on 3rd October, 1918, after capturing objective, one company was out of touch, and Sergeant CROSS at great personal risk laid his lines through a gulley which was being subjected to heavy artillery and machine gun fire from the enemy. By his efforts communication was obtained and maintained, and a most difficult situation cleared up. He has set a fine example by his continued pluck and daring, to all associated with him, and has at all times rendered most valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

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