| Regimental number | 823 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | Young Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Cossor, Young Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 31 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 May 1917 |
| Date of death | 1 December 1949 |
| Place of burial | Footscray Cemetery |