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George Frederick CRUDDAS

Regimental number397
Place of birthArdmona Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressTatura, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, John S Cruddas, Tatura, Victoria
Enlistment date24 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: LH9
Promotion date: 9 March 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: LH9
Promotion date: 10 June 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 18 March 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: "1 March-15 September 1917"

FateReturned to Australia 29 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done consistent good work during a long period, and set a splendid example to the men of his squadron.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Date of death25 July 1978

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