| Regimental number | 539 |
| Place of birth | Barmedman New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Back Creek Station, Wyalong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Duncan Cruickshank, Back Creek Station, Wyalong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 31 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/1/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 December 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1252 Gunner Alister Duncan CRUICKSHANK, 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 24 December 1918. |