In memory of
Private
 JOHN BERNARD  CROAK
who died on August 8, 1918

Military Service:

Service Number: 445312

Age: 26

Force: Army

Unit: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division: 13th Bn.

Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30922, dated September 24, 1918, records the following:
For most conspicuous bravery in attack when having become separated from his section he encountered a machine gun nest, which he bombed and silenced, taking the gun and crew prisoners. Shortly afterwards he was severely wounded, but refused to desist. Having rejoined his platoon, a very strong point, containing several machine guns, was encountered. Private Croak, however, seeing an opportunity, dashed forward alone and was almost immediately followed by the remainder of the platoon in a brilliant charge. He was the first to arrive at the trench line, into which he led his men, capturing three machine guns and bayonetting or capturing the entire garrison. The perseverance and valour of this gallant soldier,who was again severely wounded, and died of his wounds, were an inspiring example to all.

Honours and Awards:  Victoria Cross

Additional Information:

Date of Birth: May 18, 1892

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date of Enlistment: August 7, 1915

Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada

Son of James and Cecelia Croak, of New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 32 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance.
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JOHN BERNARD CROAK is a recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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