| Regimental number | 434 |
| Place of birth | Raymond Terrace New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Wharf Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Crane, same address |
| Previous military service | Corps of MS Clerks |
| Enlistment date | 29 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/1/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 January 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 21362 Sapper Arthur Stafford CRANE, 2nd Signal Squadron, returned to Australia, 18 February 1919. |