| Regimental number | 708 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hotelkeeper |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Elen Coombs, Barrabool Hills, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant Cook |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Quartermaster and Honorary Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a ration convoy through a very heavy barrage to the front line with very few losses.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |