| Regimental number | 42 |
| Place of birth | McKay, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | Burns Road, Toowong, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 113 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Cook, Burns Road, Toowong, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in 3rd Squadron, 15th Regiment, Australian Light Horse; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Mounted Division, Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Darwin', 15 November 1918; arrived Sydney, 26 December 1918, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 26 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COOKE Claude |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
