| Regimental number | 19968 |
| Place of birth | Balaclava, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 868 Malvern Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Y Cockburn, 868 Malvern Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commisioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 26th September, 1917, Gunner COCKBURN was detailed as Runner to the Liaison Officer - (Lieutenant I.K. HARRISON). Throughout the day this man showed marked bravery and devotion to duty, carrying important despatches under heavy hostile shell-fire. In addition, Gunner COKCBURN assisted the Infantry with other important messages, this necessitating his passing repeatedly through heavy enemy barrages.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Sale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
