| Regimental number | 7417 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 34 Windsor Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Violet Lilian Cottam, 34 Windsor Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 'Evaded service'; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 8th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Maheno', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COTTAM Cyril George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
