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Robert COOK

Regimental number51
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationWool presser
AddressFederal Hotel, Inverell, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinAunt, Mrs Julia Holmes, Wright Street, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on HAMEL, Corporal COOK displayed great gallantry and initiative in using his lewis gun under heavy enemy fire. During the assault on the final position, where the enemy were in large numbers, this N.C.O. rushed forward with his lewis gun and opened fire on the enemy trench, thus enabling the other members of his platoon to rush the position with a minimum of casualties. During the whole operation Corporal COOK showed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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