| Regimental number | 39767 |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Cross, Homebush, Masterton |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in front of Crevecouer on 8th October 1918. Corporal Cross led his section round the flank of an enemy trench where two strong enemy machine gun posts were holding up the advance of his Platoon, and by good tactful handling and daring he cleaned up the
trench and captured the machine guns with 20 prisoners. Besides this a number of the enemy were killed by rifle fire and bombs by his section. Throughout the advance this NCO displayed great courage and initiative under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 35 |