| Regimental number | 279 |
| Place of birth | Bairnsdale Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 143 Wellington Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cooper, 143 Wellington Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, C Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 March 1919 |