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We remember George Cook
We remember George Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Robert E Cook
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1885
1886
sibling
Mary Cook
Source:9556599
1886
1890
sibling
Arthur J Cook
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1890
1894
1901
location
79 Kings Road, New Windsor, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9556599
1901
1913
employment
Painter and Sign Writer
Source:9556570
7th February 1913
1913
enlistment
Reading
United Kingdom
Source:9556570
7th February 1913
1913
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
589
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9556570
7th February 1913
1913
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
589
Royal Flying Corps
3 Squadron
Source:9556570
17th March 1913
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:930946
13th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 1st Class
589
Royal Flying Corps
3 Squadron
Source:9556570
15th September 1914
1915
death
Killed in the field by accident. Bomb explosion
France
Source:9556578
Source:9556567
12th March 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9556567
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 930946 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Kings Road, New Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 589 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| British Army | 589 | Royal Flying Corps | 3 Squadron | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | |
| British Army | 589 | Royal Flying Corps | 3 Squadron | Air Mechanic 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry James Cook | father | ||
| Emily | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Cook | brother | 1885 | |
| Mary Cook | sister | 1886 | |
| Arthur J Cook | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-25 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-01-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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3 Squadron, Royal Flying CorpsMore about 3 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
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Magnificent Men in Flying Machines: The Royal Flying Corp Land in France - 13 August 1914More about Magnificent Men in Flying Machines: The Royal Flying Corp Land in France - 13 August 1914
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Killed in the Field By Accident: 3 Squadron, 12 March 1915More about Killed in the Field By Accident: 3 Squadron, 12 March 1915
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Story Vault | Trevor65535 |
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