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We remember Gordon Maudsley Crane
We remember Gordon Maudsley Crane
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1890
sibling
William James Crane
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29th January 1890
1891
sibling
Mary Ann Crane
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19th June 1891
1893
sibling
Eva Angelena Crane
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10th July 1893
1895
sibling
Holly Louisa Crane
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7th September 1895
1897
sibling
John Henry Jack Crane
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28th September 1897
1905
sibling
Elvy Ada Crane
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30th September 1905
1907
sibling
Charles Richard Kitch Crane
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3rd May 1907
1908
sibling
Thomas Daniel Crane
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8th September 1908
1910
sibling
Rupert Clarence Crane
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30th March 1910
1916
commission
Regular
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2nd May 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
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2nd May 1916
1916
enlistment
Claremont Tasmania
Australia
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2nd May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6033
12th
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8th August 1916 - 23rd September 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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8th September 1916 - 23rd September 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
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23rd September 1918
employment
Bushman
Strahan Tasmania
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
6033
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Western Front. Killed due to schapnel
Jeancourt
France
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23rd September 1918
burial
Villers Bretonneux
Killed at Jeancourt in the Hindenburg Line. Killed by a k\large potion of shell hitting him in the chest. Buried in a trench. Ground was placed with a small pine cross with name and particulars.
France
23/29/4
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sibling
Daniel Thomas Crane
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6033 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6033 | 12th | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Sarah Crane nee Maudsley | mother | ||
| John Isaac Jack Crane | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Crane | brother | 29th January 1890 | |
| Mary Ann Crane | sister | 19th June 1891 | |
| Eva Angelena Crane | sister | 10th July 1893 | |
| Holly Louisa Crane | sister | 7th September 1895 | |
| John Henry Jack Crane | brother | 28th September 1897 | |
| Rupert Clarence Crane | brother | 30th March 1910 | |
| Elvy Ada Crane | sister | 30th September 1905 | |
| Charles Richard Kitch Crane | brother | 3rd May 1907 | |
| Thomas Daniel Crane | brother | 8th September 1908 | |
| Daniel Thomas Crane | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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In Memory of Gordon Maudsley CraneIn memory at Viller-Bretonneux Memorial, FranceContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Maudsley Crane Birth Record | Richard76625 | |
| Gordon Maudsley Crane | Richard76625 | |
| In Memory of Gordon Maudsley Crane | Richard76625 | |
| Roll of Honour | Richard76625 |
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