| Regimental number | 3799 |
| Place of birth | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | 95 Park Road, St Peters, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, F Cords, 95 Park Road, Saint Peters, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row A, Grave No. 30), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 90 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frederick and Jane CORPS, 10 Cook Street, Arnclife, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the morning of the 11th August, 1918, near FRAMERVILLE, east of AMIENS, this N.C.O. took charge of a platoon. On passing through the village of RAINECOURT, the Company was held up by machine gun fire. He immediately, with three volunteers charge the post, killing three, and capturing the remainder of the crew, thus allowing the advance to continue. Throughout the operations, this N.C.O. did excellent work and gave a fine example to men under his command.'
Source: CG |
| Other details | Surname on Cemetery Details appears as CORPS |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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