| Regimental number | 1310 |
| Place of birth | Goodna Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goodna PO, Goodna, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Andrew Coogan, Goodna PO, Goodna, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of a section of the front line, rallied his men, and improved the defences under intense fire. He displayed great courage and initiative, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1309 Pte Thomas Patrick COOGAN, 15th Bn, killed in action, 8 August 1915. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
