| Regimental number | 4265 |
| Place of birth | Gundaroo, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Gundaroo', Rosehill, Granville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Coles, 'Gundaroo', Rosehill, Granville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 August 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 13 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLES Eric Richard |