| Regimental number | 2840 |
| Place of birth | Lymington, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor body builder |
| Address | 41 Thomas Street, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.1 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Cranny, Lymington South, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets (Universal Training scheme). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left leg)), Sydney, 27 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CRANNY John |