| Regimental number | 2338 |
| Place of birth | Eulo, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Eulo PO, Eulo, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.8 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Mary Cooney, Eulo PO, Eulo, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Criox de Guerre Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 12 September 1919. Medals: Croix de Guerre (Belgium), British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLGAN Robert Phillip |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
