| Regimental number | 65 |
| Place of birth | Stanmore New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wanalah, Victoria Street, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Tom John Coy, 'Wanalah, Victoria Street, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474 (12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying despatches during an action under very heavy fire. He showed great fearlessness and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 322 Pte Tom John COY, 2nd Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 1 June 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
