David Bertchell CROSS

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CROSS, David Bertchell

Service Number:	92
Enlisted:	Not yet discovered
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	39th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Toolamba, Vic., January 1892
Home Town:	Toolamba, Greater Shepparton, Victoria
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Farmer
Died:	21 October 1923, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Tatura Public Cemetery, Victoria, Australia
Memorials:	Murchison Primary School No. 1126 Memorial Gates

World War 1 Service

27 May 1916:	Involvement Private, 92, 39th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ascanius embarkation_ship_number: A11 public_note: ''
27 May 1916:	Embarked Private, 92, 39th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ascanius, Melbourne

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Biography contributed by Sharyn Roberts

Son of William and Helen CROSS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company after his officers had become casualties. He re-organized his men and displayed the most untiring energy and skill in leading them throughout the operations, setting a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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