Hugh Edward CROSSE

Regimental number23/1905
Next of kinFather, T Crosse, Woodland, Hastings
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 5th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 1 April 1916
5th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, E Company, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in operations near Gravenstafel on 4th ? 6th October 1917 when Acting Adjutant. The Commanding Officer was wounded early in the engagement. Lieutenant Crosse carried on until eventually relieved by the senior Officer. Throughout the whole operations he displayed marked devotion to duty. At all times he has carried out his duties with marked ability.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 27, p. 1