| Regimental number | 2884 |
| Place of birth | Fermoy, Co Cork, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | 140 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Next of kin | Father, John Cotter, Rathcorinac, Co Cork, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 June 1919 |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 8 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 18 August 1919. |
| Date of death | 6 November 1937 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COTTER Richard |
