| Regimental number | 5 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Creek, Coleraine Road, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Arm Car Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. On 20 September 1918, at Ajule, he cut off three enemy motor lorries full of men and material, causing them to surrender. The lorries were afterwards driven into the town intact and undamaged and all occupants taken prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6521 Driver David Niven CREEK, 5th Motor Transport Company, returned to Australia, 11 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CREEK Herbert |