| Regimental number | 79 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.4 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R C Sunman, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the School Cadets and the Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Leicestershire', 22 December 1918; ; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Adelaide, 15 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Port Augusta West Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SUNMAN Robert Cox |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
