| Regimental number | 790 |
| Place of birth | Gippsland Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 23 Canning Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Coster, 23 Canning Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 11 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1919 |