John Herbert COCK

Regimental number10/305
Date of birth19 November 1893
Place of birthNelson
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressCock and Co, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.10
Height5' 10.5"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinHenry Cock, Nelson
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWanganui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Discharge date24 September 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, Dardanelles, 26-29 April 1915 (bullet wounded, left scapula); admitted to Kaser el Aini Hospital, Cairo, 1 May 1915.

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HMNZT 'Willochra', 9 June 1915; disembarked New Zealand, 15 July 1915.

Returned to duty, 1 October 1915.

Subsequently embarked with 3rd Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, see 25/952 John Herbert COCK.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7879758

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