Born on 26 November 1887 in Brampton, Ontario - son of James Henry Cook, Brampton, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as painter, widower, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775041) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery (grave B.15), France.
Update: a photo of Private Cook's headstone at Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery.
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