| Regimental number | 10/543 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Christchurch |
| Other training | MA, LLB, Canterbury College |
| Occupation | Solicitor and barrister |
| Address | Marton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E D Cook, Marton |
| Rank on embarkation | Captain |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Place of burial | Reading Cemetery (Plot 67, Grave No 16436), Berkshire, England |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For distinguished service in the field. (France and Flanders).'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mention in Despatches 'For continuous devotion to duty and gallantry in the Field. He has been on active service since the outbreak of the war, filling many positions of importance, including the temporary Command of a Battalion, and he has constantly discharged his duties in a most conscientious and efficient manner. He has taken part in practically all the operations in which the Division has been engaged, in Gallipoli and in France, and in action has always displayed keen judgement and the utmost coolness and bravery, especially during period 21 September 1916 to 26th
February 1917.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Died of cerebro spinal fever, Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, 2 May 1918 Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 121896806 |