| Regimental number | 3261 |
| Place of birth | Ashford England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | 2 Ridge Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Cooling, Crockham Hill, Eden Bridge, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on POLYGON BUTTE on the 26th September 1917 he continually stimulated his platoon by his coolness under heavy fire. He captured a strong point and although wounded he refused to leave his post until it had been consolidated and made secure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Egypt, Western Front |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
