Regimental number | 1180 |
Place of birth | Rockford, Victoria |
School | Koonwarra State School, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cobaw via Woodend, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, R Cook, Cobaw via Woodend, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served 12 months in Kyneton Light Horse, Victoria. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Palestine |
Age at death | 23.8 |
Place of burial | Deir El Belah War Cemetery, Palestine |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 6 |
Family/military connections | 3 cousins. |
Other details |
War service: Middle East Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |