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War Memorial
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Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst engaged on pack transport work in forward areas during operations. He carried on his work day after day in spite of heavy shelling and most difficult weather conditions and the fact that the ground which he had to cross was at times a sea of mud. On one occasion, when his convoy was caught in an enemy barrage and several casualties were caused, he arranged for the removal of the wounded, reorganized his convoy, and delivered his stores. He proved himself a most capable and fearless leader, and kept his men in fine spirits by his disregard of danger and coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 20 August 1918

LIEUT. WILLIAM R. F. MACROW
Cricketers will be pleased (writes Mr P. A. McAlister) to learn that Lieutenant W. R. F. Macrow has been awarded the Military Cross for bravery, in the field of battle. He was one of the first cricketers to enlist, and left these shores with the first contingent. He is the well-known express bowler of the Richmond first eleven. He has repre-
sented Victoria in Sheffield Shield and other interstate games, and also against England. He was educated at the Camberwell Grammar School. He is the son of' Mr and Mrs W. Macrow of Burgess street, Auburn, and a brother-in-law of the renowned international cricketer. Vernon Ransford. On the outbreak of war he volunteered as a private, and sailed for Egypt in October, 1914. Shortly after reaching France he obtained his commission.