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We remember William Arthur Cook
We remember William Arthur Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Beatrice Daisy Cook
Source:9050811
1881
1885
sibling
Frederick James Cook
Source:9050811
1885
1887
sibling
Florence May Cook
Source:9050904
1887
1889
sibling
Herbert George Cook
Source:9050866
1889
1891
sibling
Edith Mary Cook
Source:9050869
1891
1894
1898
sibling
Sarah Ann Cook
Source:9050878
1898
1901
location
12 Bridge Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9050683
31st January 1901
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9050683
31st March 1901
1905
education
From Standard 3 to Standard 7 in all age (up to 14) school.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9319791
16th January 1905 - 4th June 1908
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9050687
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9050687
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Reading Room, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9050687
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
22068
Bedfordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9050615
26th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9050650
26th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:7104431
27th September 1916
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9050623
1916
death
Died of wounds
34 C.C.S Grovetown, Meaulte, Somme
France
Source:7104431
Source:9050623
Source:9050643
27th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
I. G. 31
Source:9050615
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 936399 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bridge Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1901 | |
| The Reading Room, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22068 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Cook | mother | ||
| William George Cook | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Daisy Cook | sister | 1881 | |
| Frederick James Cook | brother | 1885 | |
| Florence May Cook | sister | 1887 | |
| Herbert George Cook | brother | 1889 | |
| Edith Mary Cook | sister | 1891 | |
| Sarah Ann Cook | sister | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. William’s entry reads: "William Arthur Cook. Beds Yeomanry". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Bedfordshire Regiment in which William Cook served.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “William Arthur Cook Beds Yeomanry” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Record Image | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, William Arthur Cook | Jane31029 | |
| Location of Casualty Clearing Stations | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 for William Arthur Cook | Jane31029 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Card Image | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage Register entry for Sister Beatrice Daisy | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales Birth Transcription Sister Beatrice Daisey | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales Birth Transcription Brother Herbert George | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales Birth Transcription Sister Edith Mary | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales Birth Transcription Sister Sarah Ann | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage Register entry for Sister Florence May | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Parish Diary | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of William Arthur Cook | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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