| Regimental number | 1586 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Cheltenham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Cole, Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Corps of MS Clerks |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | March 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 10 May 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 |