| Regimental number | 6494 |
| Place of birth | Port Douglas, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Ferndale, Port Douglas, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.9 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs J S D Crees, Ferndale, Port Douglas, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Douglas, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 7, Company 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 28 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 31 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as CRESS. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CREES John Lionel Egar |