| Regimental number | 3859 |
| Place of birth | Victor Harbor, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Signwriter |
| Address | Maylands, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Cocks, 23 Frederick Street, Maylands, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 22 March 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 16 October 1980 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
