| Regimental number | 1081 |
| Place of birth | Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Ada Cockburn, Wirrabara, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 2 years of Wirrabara Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 26 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COCKBURN Thomas |