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Claude McCOOK

Regimental number320
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSheep farmer
AddressArtillery Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, A McCook, Chepstowe, Ballarat, Victoria
Previous military serviceRoyal Australian Garrison Artillery
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameSiege Artillery Brigade
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Heavy Artillery Group
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularParents: Archibald (d. 28 April 1925, aged 86; bu. Linton) and Frances Ann (d. 6 January 1942, aged 93; bu. Linton) McCOOK
FateReturned to Australia 22 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2007 Pte Gordon Eric McCOOK, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, died of wounds, 23 August 1916.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death24 January 1935
Age at death45
Place of burialLinton Cemetery, Victoria

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