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Claude Augustus COCKS

Regimental number2785
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarter
Address40 Curphy Street, Bowen Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, Mr John Cocks, Colville Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date30 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 23 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 21 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 8 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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