| Regimental number | 495 |
| Place of birth | Nagambie Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Fredk. Jas. Cornwell, Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 25 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1918 |