| Regimental number | 5794 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanical fitter |
| Address | 84 Darghan Street, Glebe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Coleman, 84 Darghan Street, Glebe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 March 1918 |
| Date of death | 29 April 1981 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |