Edward Arthur COOK

Regimental number2061
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressForest, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs Annie M Cook, 23 Melville Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date31 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 23 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 3 December 1917

FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy, on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this Non-commissioned Officer showed great coolness and courage. He led the party to the point of entry into the enemy trenches, and then under heavy fire while the raid was in progress he laid a tape to our own trenches to direct the raiding party back again. Prior to the raid he did valuable reconnaissance work in preparation for it. Strength of raiding party - 4 officers and 82 Other Ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 February 1963
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery