| Regimental number | 35598 |
| Place of birth | Temora New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cable operator |
| Address | 95 Elliot Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Reginald G Cookson, 95 Elliot Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, May 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 2 August 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 January 1919 |