Regimental number | 63 |
Place of birth | Korumburra, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, H P Cooke, Ardvaree, Young, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Veterinary Section 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 27/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
Fate | Discharged |
Other details |
Discharged from the AIF, 23 July 1915, to accept a temporary commission in the Imperial Army (South Wales Borderers). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COOKE Edmund Samuel Winter |