| Regimental number | 984 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Savings Bank of Victoria, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Brother, G Coombes, Chief Stoker, Hmas Australia, Ran |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Services at landing GALLIPOLI, QUINN'S POS, POPE'S HILL, general attack in May. Movements on the left, one of the few survivors of 13th Battalion Stretcher Bearers who were thanked by Colonel BURNAGE and Major ELLIS for services during first 2 days. Evacuated with frost bite 12th December, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |