
| Regimental number | 147 |
| Place of birth | Paisley, Soctland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Cygnet, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Katherine Nicol Coates, Address unknown |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Agnes COATS |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of burial | no details supplied on National Roll of Honour |