Regimental number | 2593 |
Place of birth | Newport Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | North Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, C J Gibson, 108 Dover Road, North Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mentiorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Sergeant Cook. Has at all times worked untiringly in looking after the comfort of the men. Showed special devotion to duty in arranging for the despatch of meals to men in the front line frequently accompanying the carrying parties under heavy fire until he was wounded. I cannot speak too highly enough of this N.C.O.'s work on all occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Williamstown Cemetery |