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Robert COCK

Regimental number3634
Place of birthGunnedah, New South Wales
SchoolGunnedah Public School, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressTambar Springs, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, J Cock, Thornleigh, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Work at Warfusee on 8 August and again on 9 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 23 August 1918

FateKilled in Action 3 October 1918
Place of death or woundingFrance
Age at death25
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the attack on 8 and 9 August 1918, east of Amiens. On the first day he led his section through the village of Warfusee, although it was unknown whether it was occupied. The next day, when his platoon commander was wounded, he advanced alone and bombed the foremost enemy post, putting a machine gun out of action and capturing the crew. His keenness and energy in leading the platoon and sniping from advanced positions were worthy of high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2882 Lance Sergeant John COCK, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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