Private THOMAS COOKE
Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
8th Bn.
Died 28 July 1916
Age 35 years old
- Country of Service Australian
- Awards Victoria Cross
- Additional Info Native of New Zealand.
- Additional Citation note
An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 8th Sept., 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. After a Lewis gun had been disabled, he was ordered to take his gun and gun-team to a dangerous part of the line. Here he did fine work, but came under very heavy fire, with the result that finally he was the only man left. He still stuck to his post, and continued to fire his gun. When assistance was sent he was found dead beside his gun. He set a splendid example of determination and devotion to duty."
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