Son of Ann Elizabeth and Brougham Cressy.
Edward served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, A.I.F., during World War I, Private, Service No. 4163.
Newcastle Morning Herald - 27 September 1916.
"STRUCK FOUR TIMES.
Private E. B. Cressy, who was wounded in the fighting for Pozieres on July 19-20, writes to his father, Mr. B. Cressy, from hospital in France, in reference to the big charge made there by the Australians. His brother, Harry Cressy, was killed in this charge, being in the first attacking wave and was killed just as he reached the German trench. Private E. D. Cressy states he himself was in the third wave and was knocked before getting to the first line and considers himself lucky to be where he is, as he was struck four times, two being stopped by articles in his pockets and another by his steel helmet. It was hell getting there, the way the Germans were sending over their "iron foundries." Bluey Stewart, Bert Foster, Dave Lewis and Owen Gilbert were among the wounded. Private Cressy states he was separated from his brother, as he was put with the Lewis gunners. Most of the division officers were killed or wounded before getting to the German lines and those who got through were very lucky. He concludes by saying he is progressing satisfactory and hopes to be about again before long."
Edward served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, A.I.F., during World War I, Private, Service No. 4163.
Newcastle Morning Herald - 27 September 1916.
"STRUCK FOUR TIMES.
Private E. B. Cressy, who was wounded in the fighting for Pozieres on July 19-20, writes to his father, Mr. B. Cressy, from hospital in France, in reference to the big charge made there by the Australians. His brother, Harry Cressy, was killed in this charge, being in the first attacking wave and was killed just as he reached the German trench. Private E. D. Cressy states he himself was in the third wave and was knocked before getting to the first line and considers himself lucky to be where he is, as he was struck four times, two being stopped by articles in his pockets and another by his steel helmet. It was hell getting there, the way the Germans were sending over their "iron foundries." Bluey Stewart, Bert Foster, Dave Lewis and Owen Gilbert were among the wounded. Private Cressy states he was separated from his brother, as he was put with the Lewis gunners. Most of the division officers were killed or wounded before getting to the German lines and those who got through were very lucky. He concludes by saying he is progressing satisfactory and hopes to be about again before long."
Son of Ann Elizabeth and Brougham Cressy.
Edward served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, A.I.F., during World War I, Private, Service No. 4163.
Newcastle Morning Herald - 27 September 1916.
"STRUCK FOUR TIMES.
Private E. B. Cressy, who was wounded in the fighting for Pozieres on July 19-20, writes to his father, Mr. B. Cressy, from hospital in France, in reference to the big charge made there by the Australians. His brother, Harry Cressy, was killed in this charge, being in the first attacking wave and was killed just as he reached the German trench. Private E. D. Cressy states he himself was in the third wave and was knocked before getting to the first line and considers himself lucky to be where he is, as he was struck four times, two being stopped by articles in his pockets and another by his steel helmet. It was hell getting there, the way the Germans were sending over their "iron foundries." Bluey Stewart, Bert Foster, Dave Lewis and Owen Gilbert were among the wounded. Private Cressy states he was separated from his brother, as he was put with the Lewis gunners. Most of the division officers were killed or wounded before getting to the German lines and those who got through were very lucky. He concludes by saying he is progressing satisfactory and hopes to be about again before long."
Edward served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, A.I.F., during World War I, Private, Service No. 4163.
Newcastle Morning Herald - 27 September 1916.
"STRUCK FOUR TIMES.
Private E. B. Cressy, who was wounded in the fighting for Pozieres on July 19-20, writes to his father, Mr. B. Cressy, from hospital in France, in reference to the big charge made there by the Australians. His brother, Harry Cressy, was killed in this charge, being in the first attacking wave and was killed just as he reached the German trench. Private E. D. Cressy states he himself was in the third wave and was knocked before getting to the first line and considers himself lucky to be where he is, as he was struck four times, two being stopped by articles in his pockets and another by his steel helmet. It was hell getting there, the way the Germans were sending over their "iron foundries." Bluey Stewart, Bert Foster, Dave Lewis and Owen Gilbert were among the wounded. Private Cressy states he was separated from his brother, as he was put with the Lewis gunners. Most of the division officers were killed or wounded before getting to the German lines and those who got through were very lucky. He concludes by saying he is progressing satisfactory and hopes to be about again before long."
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Australian Imperial Force. Army. 4163. 13th Reinforcements, 1st Battalion then 54th Battalion. Leading Corporal.
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