| Regimental number | 2588 |
| Place of birth | Rotherham, Yorkshire, England |
| School | Public School, Rotherham, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | High Street, Harris Park Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Cottam, Werriwa High Street, Harris Park Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Lagnicourt |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Grevillers British Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 5), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 35 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Ellen COTTAM, Pennant Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
