| Regimental number | 1554 |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Miss J M Cornelius, Katanning, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3071 Pte Marc Stanley CORNELIUS, 28th Bn, killed in action, 16-18 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 4 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 8 December 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CORNELIUS John Bowden |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
