| Regimental number | 22342 |
| Place of birth | Kempton, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Taylour Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, F W Cooley, Taylour Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 14 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 20 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 October 1918 |
| Date of death | 27 May 1962 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |