Son of Ernest Henry Augustus and Henrietta Cohen, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Born in Transvaal. Educated at Sevenoaks College, Kent. ***Jewish
LG Sup 5 August 1915 - "For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th May, 1915, near Ronges Bancs. Private Cohen was the sole survivor of the left bombing party, and although himself wounded, continued to throw bombs with great courage and coolness until too exhausted to move."