| Regimental number | 17959 |
| Place of birth | Silverton, New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ethel Hannah Crossing, 39 Raglan Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st and 2nd Field Troops |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Squadron Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Previously rejected for military service on account of deficient eyesight. War service: Middle East Embarked from Sydney, 9 May 1917; disembarked Suez, 20 June 1917. Attached to 67th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, for trade testing, 25-27 July 1917. Taken on strength, 67th Squadron, AFC, as 2nd Air Mechanic, 7 August 1917; transferred to and taken on strength of 1st Squadron, AFC, 13 March 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 5 March 1919; arrived in Melbourne, 11 April 1919; discharged, 21 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
