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William Edward COOK

Regimental number4697
Place of birthGingin, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWood cutter
AddressMidland Junction, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Betsie Cook, Byers Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia
Enlistment date22 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 17 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4698 Pte Clarence Thomas COOK, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 March 1967
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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