| Regimental number | 3506 |
| Place of birth | Penrith New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | St Marys, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H E Cook, Chappel Street, St Marys, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'These two runners [COOK and 74 A.E. BROWNE] during the whole of the operations from the 26th September - 1st October inclusive made journeys from Battalion Headquarters to the front line under heavy shell fire from the enemy. In spite of the fact that many other runners had been killed and wounded while carrying out similar work and although the heavy nature of their task as telling on their physical strength they were bothy always willing and eager to carry despatches. It was owing largely to their work that inter-Battalion communication was maintained throughout the tour of duty. In addition acting on their own initiative they were given permission to visit Companies during the advance on the 26th and brought back important messages.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 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
