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Thorwald Emil Lear KOOK

Regimental number971
Place of birthMt Gambier South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressMorgan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Adelaide Theresa Kook, 68 Thomas Street, Hyde Park, South Australia
Enlistment date24 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 9 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 16 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 April 1977

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