Thursday 29 November 2007

Private Henry Herbert Cook

Born on 6 June 1886 in Herefordshire, England - husband of Emily Cook, Toronto, Ontario - son of Charles and Caroline Cook, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as street car conductor, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 April 1916 (number 237469) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 March 1918 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 13 August 1918 - died of sickness on 4 February 1920 - buried in Prospect Cemetery (grave Veterans 637), Toronto, Ontario.

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