| Regimental number | 11933 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Locomotive fireman |
| Address | Newcastle West, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary E Coombes, off Porches Street, Newcastle West, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 25th Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal Driver |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 9, Section A |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Australian General Hospital |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Crossed through) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 4th October, 1917, East of YPRES, the Advanced Dressing Station was being heavily shelled and a great number of wounded were being brought to the Station. Corporal COOMBES worked continuously under fire directing the unloading and loading of the wounded. His cheerfulness and courageous bearing was a splendid example to the bearers working under him. His work during the whole of the operations was particularly noticeable for the endurance, courage and cheerfulness shown.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |