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Richard CROTON

Regimental number1207
Date of birth9 January 1892
Place of birthMincha South, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressKerang, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMr Croton, Kerang, Victoria
Enlistment date6 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

Married Doris WARD in England, 1917; she remained in England and did not accompany him on his return to Australia.
Date of death27 December 1985
Age at death92
Place of burialWalkerston Cemetery, nr Mackay, Queensland

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