| Regimental number | 22284 |
| Place of birth | Hawthorn Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cost clerk |
| Address | Park Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, C T Croughan, 42 Park Street, Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He was artillery forward observer, and went forward with the first wave of the infantry to the final objective, where he gave great assistance in re-organizing the infantry and consolidating the position. He also sent valuable information back to his headquarters, and throughout the day did valuable work in directing and supporting the artillery fire. His courage, energy, and ability were of great service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order Died in Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
