| Regimental number | 7354 |
| Place of birth | Whittlesea, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R Cockerell, Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of slight varicose veins) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Megantic', 9 January 1920; disembarked, 20 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 6 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COCKERELL John Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
