| Regimental number | 2001 |
| Place of birth | Quorn, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stableman |
| Address | Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.1 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Edith Coad, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COAD Herbert John |