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Private THOMAS COOKE

Service Number: 3055
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

8th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 28 July 1916

Age 35 years old

Buried or commemorated at

VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

France

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  • Country of Service Australian
  • Awards Victoria Cross
  • Additional Info Native of New Zealand.
  • Additional Citation note

    An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 8th Sept., 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. After a Lewis gun had been disabled, he was ordered to take his gun and gun-team to a dangerous part of the line. Here he did fine work, but came under very heavy fire, with the result that finally he was the only man left. He still stuck to his post, and continued to fire his gun. When assistance was sent he was found dead beside his gun. He set a splendid example of determination and devotion to duty."

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