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We remember Thomas Askham Cook
We remember Thomas Askham Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1886
sibling
Frances Askham Cook
Source:9243138
1886
1889
sibling
Frederick Askham Cook
Source:9243138
1889
1891
location
Malvern Mews, Kilburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9243101
1891
1894
sibling
May Askham Cook
Source:9243138
1894
1911
location
Malplaquet Barracks, Churchill House, Staff House, Marlborough Lines, Aldershot.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9242252
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Mabel Burton
Source:9242196
19th August 1912
1912
children
Thomas Edward Cook
Source:9242196
20th December 1912
1915
children
Sidney Frederick Cook
Source:9242196
16th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 33
Source:9242196
2nd November 1915
1915
employment
Soldier (5286)
1st Norfolk Regiment
United Kingdom
Source:9242196
2nd November 1915
1915
employment
Sorter (civil servant)
General Post Office
United Kingdom
Source:9242196
2nd November 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9242196
2nd November 1915
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9242196
16th January 1918
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9242196
16th June 1919
1925
children
Barbara Cook
Source:9242255
12th June 1925
1944
dates
Age 62
Source:9242243
28th July 1944
service
British Army
Serjeant
137078
Royal Engineers
Source:935503
1944
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:9242243
28th July 1944
burial
Windmill Lane, Greenford, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9242243
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Askham |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 9242196 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malplaquet Barracks, Churchill House, Staff House, Marlborough Lines, Aldershot. | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Malvern Mews, Kilburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 137078 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Cook | son | 20th December 1912 | |
| Sidney Frederick Cook | son | 16th July 1915 | |
| Barbara Cook | daughter | 12th June 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Maria | mother | ||
| Thomas Cook | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Askham Cook | sister | 1886 | |
| Frederick Askham Cook | brother | 1889 | |
| May Askham Cook | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Burton | wife | 19th August 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-02 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Albertina54047 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Albertina54047 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Albertina54047 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Albertina54047 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty record for Thomas Askham Cook | Albertina54047 | |
| Ancestry 1911 census record for Thomas Cook | Albertina54047 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Albertina54047 |
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