William John Brown Crossman

(Confirmed)

Born:

Died: 27 October, 1917

Biographical Summary:

Son of Joseph William Crossman and Amelia Crossman, of 2 Richmond Terrace, Buckland, Monachorum, Devon, England. Eldest brother of Kathleen Crossman.

On enlistment lived at "Rougemont", Vincenz Street (now Awaba Street), Mosman, with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H Brown.

Wounded in action 9 April 1917. Rejoined unit 29 May 1917.

"… killed instantly on 27.10.17 at Belgian Chateau (Belgium) by enemy Aero Bombs. He was buried in rear of Chateau in Grave No.12, at BELGIAN BATTERY CORNER Military Cemetery (1 mile S.W. of YPRES)." – C.O. 2nd Aust. Battalion

Recorded Names:

• William John Brown Crossman
• Crossman, William John Brown

Service Number: 3497

Ranks:

• Held rank of Lance Corporal
• Held rank of Lance Corporal
• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• Born in Plymouth, England
• 1 January, 1890 in Buckland Monachorum

Death Records:

• Died on service
• 27 October, 1917
• Killed in action
• 27 October, 1917 in Ypres

Life Events:

• Enlisted at Holsworthy, NSW, Australia
• Embarked from Sydney on the HMAT Berrima A35

Address:

• Rougemont Vicenz Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Crossman William J
• father - Joseph William Crossman
• mother - Amelia Brown

Organisations:

• Member of - ,,
• Member of - ,,
• Member of - 2nd Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Crossman William John Brown SERN 3497 POB Plymouth England POE Holsworthy NSW NOK F Crossman William J (Item)
• Discovering Anzacs William John Brown Crossman (Webpage)
• Find War Dead ndash Crossman William John Brown (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour William John Brown Crossman (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls William John Brown Crossman (Webpage)
• Family Notices (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• CROSSMAN W. J. B. on the West Face of the