| Regimental number | 866 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | 291 Hill Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cooley, Richmond, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 31 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 22 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged 29 October 1919 |