| Regimental number | 16162 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Address | Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H Cobb, 95 Fyans Street, Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | November 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Proceeded overseas to France from England, 24 August 1917. Taken on strength, 10th Field Ambulance, 16 August 1917. Admitted to Ontario Military Hospital, Orpington, 26 October 1917 (bronchitis). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham Castle', 10 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: bronchitis), Melbourne, 24 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V390083. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B884, COBB Charles Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
