Edward Haywood CRAWFORD

Regimental number12/73
Address28 Collingwood Street, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinBrother, Archibald Crawford, Matangi, Waikato
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of the 12/13th August 1916, Sergt E. H. Crawford was in command of the scouts and wire cutters of the raiding party of the 2nd Auckland Regiment, which successfully raided the enemy?s trenches opposite Curry Post at C 23 c 8 7. On this occasion Sergt Crawford by his coolness and determination set a splendid example to the NCOs and men and was to a great extent responsible for the masterly way in which the withdrawal was carried out. The action of all the NCOs and men was such that it is difficult to single out any one individual, but all ranks unanimously agree that this NCO deserves special credit for his work. Locality near Houlpines.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 September 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body

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