| Regimental number | 38664 |
| Place of birth | Australia |
| Occupation | Draughting cadet |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Cochran, Mosley Avenue, Devonport, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, E Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the advance east of Le Quesnoy on 4th November 1918, this Soldier was a Brigade Observer, and continuously carried back to Forward Brigade Headquarters messages of the utmost importance. On each occasion he had to travel over exposed ground under heavy Machine Gun and Shellfire. Pte Cochran displayed great courage and a total disregard for personal safety. By his devotion to duty he enabled valuable information as to the progress of the front line troops to be expeditiously sent back to Brigade Headquarters.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 16 |