| Regimental number | 8718 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | 12 Hill Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Johanna Cobby, Broad Road, South Kensington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Army Service Corps 20, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/106/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th HQ Company ASC |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Johanna COBBY |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
