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Alfred COOK

Regimental number1180
Place of birthRockford, Victoria
SchoolKoonwarra State School, South Gippsland, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCobaw via Woodend, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, R Cook, Cobaw via Woodend, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed 12 months in Kyneton Light Horse, Victoria.
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateDied of wounds 20 April 1917
Place of death or woundingPalestine
Age at death23.8
Place of burialDeir El Belah War Cemetery, Palestine
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
6
Family/military connections3 cousins.
Other details

War service: Middle East

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

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