| Regimental number | 1653 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mount Eccles, Leongatha, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Louisa Anderson, Mount Eccles, Leongatha, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man prior to joining the Ambulance in December, 1916, was a runner in the 24th A.T. Battalion. Since joining this Unit he has been devoted to his duty, and at times when Advanced Dressing Stations have been under heavy shell fire he has always shown great coolness and courage in attending to the wounded. During the BULLECOURT operations in May, 1917, his outstanding bravery was an incentive to all around him and his devotion to duty helped very materially towards the efficient evacuation of the wounded. He has at all times rendered meritorious service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: 5363 Pte Harry COSSON, 59th Bn, accidentally killed, 1 July 1916; 5557 Pte Arthur COSSON, 22nd Bn, returned to Australia, 16 March 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |