| Regimental number | 184 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 68 Cassells Road, North Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Cook, 68 Cassels Road, North Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Driver COOK was in charge of the pack mule of one of the attacking Companies. With great gallantry he hung on to the rear of his Company and under heavy Machine Gun and artillery fire accompanied his Company right through to the objective and delivered the ammunition in the trench. The pack mule was wounded in a number of places. Private COOK's skill and resource in taking cover from time to time during the long advance, and his disregard of personal injury, are worthy of much praise. COOK would have been quite justified in unloading in rear of his Company, but preferred to endeavour to do all in his power to assist and did so successfully.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
