| Regimental number | 4685 |
| Place of birth | Camperdown New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | 55 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Coves, 55 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 20 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted COVES Voctor Harold NR |