| Regimental number | 743 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Edward B Cornes, Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BONY, from 29th September to 2nd October 1918, in company with Lance Corporal E.J. HOLMES this man displayed the greatest courage, and determination in carrying away wounded men. On 29th September these two men carried out 25 casualties. For 48 hours under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, they worked continuously without rest and under most adverse conditions. By their fearlessness and devotion to duty, they set a splendid example to their comrades and undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded men by their untiring efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| 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
