| Regimental number | 796 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Typist |
| Address | 25 Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J M Cruthers, 25 Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | R796 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For gallant leadership at Meteren on 23 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant leadership at METEREN on 23rd April, 1918. Lance Corporal CRUTHERS was sent forward to reinforce the front line which was being counter attacked by enemy bombing parties. He led his section over ground swept by machine gun and rifle fire and repelled the attack, consolidated his position and drove off subsequent attacks by excellent bombing. Although continually bombarded by minenwerfer, he kept his men well in hand and set a splendid example to the men of his section. He was severely wounded in leg and arm.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-5 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
