| Regimental number | 24/1426 |
| Address | Kotare, Taranaki |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Macpherson, 16 Linbrane Terrace, Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of F Company, 2nd Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the Bapaume Sector during operations August 13th/24th September 1918, this NCO while serving as Sergeant
Cook continuously supervised the preparation of hot food and drinks for the men, often under heavy shell fire and in close proximity to the front line. His gallantry under fire and way of organisation were largely responsible for the comfort and fitness of the men during the operations.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: F Company/2nd Rfts of 2nd NZRB |