| Regimental number | 3266 |
| Place of birth | Longford, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Lineman |
| Address | South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Next of kin | Brother, Richard Crean, Kenagh, Co Longford, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Served for 7 years in the Infantry, British Army. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 14 June 1917; disembarked Liverpool, England, 26 August 1917; marched in to Fovant Training Bn, 5 November 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 1 January 1918; marched in to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Rouelles, France, 2 January 1918. Admitted to 11th Field Ambulance, 4 February 1918 (diarrhoea); transferred to 50th Field Ambulance, 5 February 1918; transferred to Australian Divisional Rest Station, 8 February 1918; rejoined unit in the field, 19 February 1918. Admitted to 9th Australian Field Ambulance, 24 September 1918; rejoined unit, 2 October 1918. Transferred to and taken on strength of 41st Bn, 23 October 1918; marched in to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Rouelles, 18 November 1918; marched out to England, 26 November 1918; disembarked Southampton, 26 November 1918; marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 27 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 February 1919; discharged, 10 March 1919 (medically unfit: premature senility). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CREAN George |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
