| Regimental number | 45 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England |
| Other Names | COTTERILL |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Cotterill, 155 Church Hill Road, Birmingham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | TPR |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Transferred to 55th Battalion on 13 February 1916 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Herbecourt British Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 160 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and James COTTERELL, 155 Church Hill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, England |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of an attacking wave, and showed great skill and judgment when the attack was beginning to lose direction. By skilful handling he quickly reorganized his men under a heavy barrage without casualties, and enabled the attack to continue. By his coolness, determination, and disregard of danger he inspired his men to fight their way through the enemy's defence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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