| Regimental number | 394 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 327 Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, John F Cole, Hopeton Street, Camberwell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 March 1919 |