| Regimental number | 6856 |
| Place of birth | Kensington, South Australia |
| True Name | CRESWELL, John Thornton |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Elizabeth Maria Creswell, 16 Hgh Street, Unley Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in St Peter's College Cadets, Adelaide, South Australia; member for 3 months of Old Collegians Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Education Service |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Army Education Services Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CRESWELL John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
