| Regimental number | 489 |
| Place of birth | Mittagong New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Claris Park, Trundle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J.J. Cornett, Claris Park, Trundle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Squadron |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474 (12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated on Commemorative Avenue, Trundle, New South Wales. Photo: Kent Fedorowich |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command when four machine gun officers became casualties during an engagement and handled the guns with great skill in spite of several casualties among his men. He displayed great courage and resource throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
