| Regimental number | 3583 |
| Place of birth | Yorketown, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yorketown, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss F H Giles, Penton Vale, Yorketown, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of weak ankle) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Married Ruth Sederania KEY, spinster, aged 21, East Finchley Congregational Church, 26 July 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 2 December 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 4 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Kapunda Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILES Percy Cooper |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
