| Regimental number | 6977 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Address | 51 Thomas Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L M Coutts, 21 Napier Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of deficient chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prinz Ludwig', 10 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 13 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Ruru Cemetery, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COUTTS Harold Arthur |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
