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Robert CROW

Regimental number2124
Place of birthFootscray Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationContractor
AddressBerry Street, Yarraville, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, Archibald Crow, Berry Street, Yarraville, Victoria
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollCamel Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


For distinguished conduct in command of an entrenching party successfully completing work under very heavy fire. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

Military Medal


Work at Pozieres on 4-5 august 1916.
Recommendation date: 16 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death7 May 1958

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