| Regimental number | 8238 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 44.7 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, N Cock, Carsisle Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Enlistment deferred on account of teeth. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies (September 1916-February 1918): June 1917 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 1 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit: rectal abcess), Adelaide, 5 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COCK Arthur |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
