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Private John Bernard Croak
Private John Bernard Croak
Citation
Service
- Joined on August 7, 1915 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
- Located in the Quebec Regiment
- John was Severely wounded after bombing and taking the enemies machine gun. The wounds were so severe that he passed away shortly after
Was awarded for his bravery in attack. After being separated from his section he came across a machine gun nest, which he bombed and silenced, taking the gun and crew as prisoners. He was then wounded shortly after but he refused to stop. He rejoined with his platoon. Private John Croak saw an opportunity and decided to go for it alone. The platoon immediately followed after him. John was the first to arrive at the trench line, leading his men; he captured three machine guns and bayoneting. He was severely wounded and shortly after died from his wounding. His perseverance is an inspiring example to all.
Time at War
- When WW1 started (1914) he went overseas to defend his country
- John joined the army in 1915
- He was involved in many battles such as:
- Somme
- Vimy Ridge
- Arras
- Hill 70
- Passchendaele
- Amiens
Before the War
R.I.P.
- Born in Little Bay Newfoudland on May 18th, 1892
- John and his family later moved to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia so his parents could have a better opportunity for work
- He attended St.John's school
- At age 14 he worked at No.2 mine to help support his family
- 1911 he worked in the wheat fields
- John Bernard Croak died on August 8th, 1918 at the age of 26
- He was buried in the Hangard Wood British Cemetery; Somme, France
- John was rewarded for his acts of bravery with the Victoria Cross after his death
- His mother accepted the reward on behalf of John
- In his memory there is a school in Glace Bay