| Regimental number | 12/4045 |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M McCreanor, 6 Barretta Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships ('Willochra' and 'Tofua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. The Nominal Roll gives 5 March 1916 as the date of embarkation; harbour records indicate 5 March 1916 as the actual date of departure. | |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 35 |
| Place of burial | Bancourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 9), near Bapaume, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Margaret McCreanor, Belfast, Ireland |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his Lewis gun with great skill in an attack, and set a splendid example of coolness and courage. He has done excellent work during a long period, and has taken part in many engagements.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 9 |