| Regimental number | 391 |
| Place of birth | Campbell Town, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kelvin Grove, Conara, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Cook, Kelvin Grove, Conara Junction, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During action in front of BEERSHEBA, 31st October, 1917. For great courage on carrying in wounded men under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. This man worked exceptionally hard throughout the action. he repeatedly returned to the firing line across exposed ground and carried back wounded. His was a fine example of real courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carr Villa Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
