Chas William COOKE

Regimental number3787
Place of birthEast Kew, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationButcher
Address4 Mount Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, G E Cooke, 4 Mount Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date16 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuously gallant conduct as messenger between Battalion Headquarters and the Companys under heavy fire. (Pozieres)
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

Military Medal


For gallantry as Battalion runner at all times, also valuable services as guide. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 2 March 1919