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We remember Harry Croker
We remember Harry Croker
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
enlistment
Newcastle New South Wales
Australia
Source:8675676
8th September 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2010
Australian Infantry
Source:8675676
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Croker was originally listed missing at Fromelles in 1916, but excavations carried out in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity. Re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8675669
Source:8675679
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8675669
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Croker |
| Source | 8208031 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2010 | Australian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Croker | father | ||
| Sarah Jane Croker | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Headstone of Private Harry Croker of the AIFPrivate Croker was first commemorated on the Memorial at VC Corner Cemetery, but excavations carried out in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. He was re-buried with full military honours in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010.
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Firing Party and Chaplains at FromellesFiring Party and Chaplains present at an Australian Re-burial at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010,
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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 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Private Harry Croker of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Firing Party and Chaplains at Fromelles | Anne1202 |
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