| Regimental number | 529 |
| Place of birth | Steiglitz Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 214 Glenlyon Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah Sands, 214 Glenlyon Road, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Engineers HQRS |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Chas spelt Charles |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry at MOUQUET QUARRY on the 26th August, 1916, when employed as runners and as guides to carrying parties. In both capacities these soldiers [SANDS, 1529 H.G. COOK, 2051 J. WRIGHT] displayed great pluck, and fearlessness in repeatedly crossing the enemy barrages, and in working under heavy machine gun fire. Their work as runners, is beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
