| Regimental number | 6321 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Coachbuilder |
| Address | Koroit Road, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Cole, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 46th Bty. A.F.A. |
| Enlistment date | 21 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 10 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 April 1916 |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |