| Regimental number | 512 |
| Place of birth | Surry Hills New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Cookson, 'Telerah', Redmyre Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 28 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Signal Troop |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 'Borda' on 22 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Signal Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 November 1918 |
| Date of death | 15 February 1934 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |