| Regimental number | 26997 |
| Place of birth | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Cycle mechanic |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Henry Cribb, 260 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Bagneux British Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave No 29), Gezaincourt, Somme, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles Henry and Louisa M Cribb, 260 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: British front oppposite Beaumont Hamel on 26th March 1918 and subsequent days. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non-commissioned officer did exceptionally good work showing great coolness and leadership. On 27th March 1918 he was in command of a section in front line trench. A party of enemy attempted to rush his part of the trench and also tried to advance up and old C.T. He kept his section well in hand and directed rifle fire against the enemy, and when the enemy approached near enough, his section, under his orders, bombed the enemey successfully, inflicting many casualties and causing them to withdraw. He displayed exceptional gallantry and ability to command a critical moment.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11 |