| Regimental number | 5356 |
| Place of birth | Numurka, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | Numurkah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Crozier, Numurkah, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Altered to Military Medal. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For excellent work done during the recent operations in POLYGON WOOD, 26th/27th September. during the advance, before the objective was consolidated this N.C.O. repeatedly brought his gun into action effectively. While the position was being consolidated, he took up an advanced position some 30 yards out and taking up an advantageous position, enfiladed a large number of the enemy who were retreating toward a Pill box on the right flank, he accounted for at least 20 or 25 of the enemy. This work was done during the morning of the 26th. Lance Corporal Crozier was, on 27th September transferred to the right flank where he occupied an advanced position where he was successful in silencing an enemy machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROZIER Walter Samuel |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
