| Regimental number | 2908 |
| Place of birth | Yorkshire England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W. Cottam, High Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2908A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 June 1919 |
