| Regimental number | 6981 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wharf labourer |
| Address | 520 O'Shannassy Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Cookson, 25 Highett Street, West Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 14 September 1916 - 5th Bn 23rd Reinforcements; taken on strength 5th Bn 12 May 1917. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Menin Road, Belgium |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | MENIN (Panel 7) |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 43 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
