| Regimental number | 444 |
| Place of birth | Bethanga, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 211 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert David Cole, Bethanga, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the phase of the offensive along the SOMME from 12th August 1918 to 30th August 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer by assiduous attention to duty under shell and Machine Gun fire showed conspicuous bravery. By his perseverance the lines were kept in a very satisfactory state. Frequently he assisted in mending lines under heavy shell fire. Sergeant COLE established visual communication with three Companies on the 30th August at CLERY though his own station was under constant Machine gun fire having been observed by the enemy and being in their full view and they succeeded in putting bullets through the battery box beside the lamp.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 253 Pte Leslie Walter COLE, 37th Bn, returned to Australia, 30 January 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
