Born on 28 March 1885 in Hornchurch, Essex, England - son of William and Ellen Arm Cook, Hornchurch, Essex, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: present address in Owen Sound, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.
Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 30 November 1915 (number 838049) - taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion, CEF, on 9 or 10 April 1917 - wounded on 20 January 1918 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 August 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery (grave I.C.4), France.
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