| Regimental number | 2452 |
| Place of birth | Gumeracha, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gumeracha, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Fanny Coad, Gumeracha, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 8 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4091 Pte Douglas Frederick COAD, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 19 October 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |