| Regimental number | 774 |
| Place of birth | Ashton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Ashton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.6 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Leada Cranwell, Ashton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk' 29 January 1916; discharged (medically unfit: post typhoid debility), 28 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Norton Summit Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CRANWELL Hurtle William |