Regimental number | 397 |
Place of birth | Ardmona Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Tatura, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, John S Cruddas, Tatura, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: LH9 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: LH9 Promotion date: |
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: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Date of death |