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We remember George Croft
We remember George Croft
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
employment
Hospital Attendant
Australia
Source:8675595
10th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8675595
16th February 1916
1916
location
Wilkens Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales
Australia
parents address
Source:8675595
16th February 1916
enlistment
Newcastle New South Wales
Australia
Source:8207919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2006
Australian Infantry
Source:8675382
1916
death
Killed in Action
George Croft was originally listed missing in 1916 at Fromelles but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. Re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8675382
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
III. D. 2.
Source:8675382
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Croft |
| Source | 8207919 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkens Street, West Wallsend, New South Wales | Australia | parents address | known 16th February 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2006 | Australian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Croft | mother | ||
| Francis Croft | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Headstone of Private George Croft of the AIFPrivate Croft was first commemorated on the Memorial in VC Corner Cemetery but after DNA testing confirmed his identity he was re-buried with full military honours at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010.
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Salute fired at the burial of unknown AustralianPrivate George Croft now rests in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Fromelles, Nord France. He was accorded a burial with full military honours during 2010.
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Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Private George Croft of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Salute fired at the burial of unknown Australian | Anne1202 |
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