| Regimental number | 1854 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Able seaman |
| Address | c/o F Barry, Railway Camp, Enfield Park, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Cookson, Midland Cottage, Rosegreen Road, St George, Bristol, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 59949 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 589/59949 Company Sergeant Major John Doughty COOKSON DCM, 56th Bn, discharged, 3 September 1919. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |