| Place of birth | Newcastle-On-Tyne England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Marine engineer |
| Address | Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, Dr R H Cole, corner of Toorak And Glenferrie Roads, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Morcourt on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his company splendidly, over running an enemy strong point and killing or capturing the occupants. Though wounded, he re-organized his company under heavy fire and carried on up to the close of the operations. By his pluck and devotion to duty he set a very fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
