| Regimental number | 5557 |
| Place of birth | Geachville Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mt Eccles via Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Cosson, Mount Eccles via Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5363 Pte Harry COSSON, 59th Bn, accidentally killed, 1 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Warragul Cemetery |