John William Croft (SN 205) was born at Moama NSW and his wife was living in Ballarat when he enlisted in Brisbane. Assigned to the 1st Siege Brigade he embarked aboard the Orsova on July 17th 1915. Just two weeks later, on July 31st , he was found guilty of disobeying a lawful command from his commanding officer and sentenced to 21 days detention. He was then returned to Australia on guard duty aboard the Star of Victoria and discharged from the AIF on April 12th 1916. He was deemed ineligible for service medals.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as William J Croft.