| Regimental number | 5078 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Nurseryman |
| Address | East Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.4 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R Cochrane, East Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 30 August 1916 (gun shot wound, right thumb and thigh: serious). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 4 May 1917; discharged, Melbourne, 6 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T262464. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COCHRANE John Emerson |