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We remember James Alexander Cook
We remember James Alexander Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Archibald Dunbar Cook
Source:9213486
29th January 1891
1908
enlistment
Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:9213486
April 1908
1912
appointments
2nd Lieutenant
Source:9214390
20th February 1912 - 1st September 1914
1912
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:9214383
20th February 1912
1914
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:9214390
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:9214390
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:933302
30th April 1915
employment
Farmer
Source:9213486
hospitalisation
twice
disabled by severe accidents to legs in performance of duty, also contracted trench fever.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9213486
service
British Army
Captain
191st (2nd Seaforths and Cameron Highlanders) Infantry Brigade
Source:933302
service
British Army
Captain
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:933302
location
Abbeylands, Pluscarden, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9213486
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 933302 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeylands, Pluscarden, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 191st (2nd Seaforths and Cameron Highlanders) Infantry Brigade | Captain | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Dunbar or Cook | mother | ||
| Major A.y. Cook | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Dunbar Cook | brother | 29th January 1891 |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Cook.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Cook.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Cook.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to James Cook.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - Archibald Dunbar Cook | Vincent96527 | |
| London Gazette dated 12 March 1912 | Vincent96527 | |
| London Gazette dated 1 September 1914 | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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