| Regimental number | 34609 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Denham Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.2 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Ernest R Coar, Morning Bulletin Office, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets for 3 years; Citizen Military Forces for 4 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, April 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action (gun shot wound, right leg; shell wound, back), 29 October 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 20 October 1918; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 15 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q214847. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 50 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COAR George Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
