Ernest Roy COCKS

Regimental number2626
Place of birthVictor Harbor, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPlatelayer
Address23 Frederick Street, Maylands, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, J Cocks, 23 Frederick Street, Maylands, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date12 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 January 1919
Discharge date28 August 1943
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death51
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia