| Regimental number | 586 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Goondiwindi PO, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.7 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ada Herbert, Goondiwindi PO, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | St George, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Wounded in action, 9 March 1916 (gun shot wound, right leg: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 15 November 1918; discharged, Brisbane, 26 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Maryborough Lawn Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HERBERT James Courtney |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
