Sydney Joseph Gerald COCHRANE

Regimental number2615
Date of birth1 December 1896
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
Other NamesSydney Joseph
ReligionMethodist
OccupationElectrician
AddressKirk Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.4
Height5' 5"
Weight114 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr Cochrane, Kirk Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in the 24th Bn, Army Medical Corps; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date29 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPTE (Wagon Orderly)
Unit name4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Discharge date18 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 22 May 1918 (gun shot wound, left thigh).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 2 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 18 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N23066.
Date of death5 November 1978
Age at death81
SourcesNAA: B2455, COCHRANE Sydney Joseph Gerald