| Regimental number | 539 |
| Place of birth | North Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Wireless operator |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, T J Coy, Wandlah, Roseville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Brigade, 2nd Signal Troop |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 'Borda' on 22 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Signal Squadron Australian Mounted Division |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 November 1918 |