| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kempsey New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 'Evelyn ', Bunnerong Road, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Gilbert Coghill, 'Evelyn', Bunnerong Road, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 35th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (Altered to Bar to Military Cross) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He showed courage and fine leadership in control of his men, and under heavy fire exposed himself freely while directing fire on the enemy. Finally he withdrew his men in perfect order. He was twice wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
