| Regimental number | 2956 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Marble polisher |
| Address | 12 Mary Ann Street, Ultimo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.4 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G. Cole, Glenfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 6 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), Sydney, 20 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 50 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLE Albert Victor |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
