Regimental number | 2388 |
Place of birth | Yarrah Glen, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Coachsmith |
Address | Croydon, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Cook, Croydon, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner. During operations on the night of 3rd/4th July 1918 East of VILLE-sur-ANCRE, South West of ALBERT, Private COOK was sent from he platoon in support to get into touch with the left flank of the left company, who were hard pressed. he moved through a very heavy enemy barrage. he was held up by a sniper, but rushed the post and killed him. He delivered his message, after being wounded, and carried back an important message to his Platoon Commander in the rear. His conduct set a fine example to the men of his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |