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Walter CROSSING

Regimental number767
Place of birthBroken Hill New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTeacher
AddressState School, Geraldton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Jno Crossing, Port Pirie, South Australia
Enlistment date5 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateDischarged 14 November 1915
Discharge date14 November 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Subsequently enlisted in the Royal Navy: served in Russia, Rumania, Galicia, Mesopotamia and Persia; awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Distinguished Service Cross.

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