| Regimental number | 928 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | York Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Queenie Jessie Cook, 10 Hope Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant Cook |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a strong point he drove off single handed a hostile patrol twenty strong, and prevented them from locating the position of his post. On another occasion he took part in an important raid, and has always set a splendid example of coolness under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
