| Regimental number | 3049 |
| Place of birth | Gayndah Queensland |
| School | State School, Gayndah, Queensland |
| Other training | Nil |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Jane Cordwell, Gayndah, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 21.10 |
| Place of burial | Wimereux Communal Cemetery (Plot I, Row Q, Grave No. 3A), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 143 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Bridget CORDWELL. Native of Gayndah, Queensland |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: one died of wouds, one died of illness. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
