| Regimental number | 62541 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goodwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs G C Cotton, Peterborough, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th General Service Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | missing page |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: troopship recalled owing to cessation of hostilities; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 January 1919. Medal: British War Medal Also served in World War II: Service No SX1138 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COTTON Edward Sydney Roy |