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We remember William Henry Cook
We remember William Henry Cook
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
16 Newport Street, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9428713
1901
1908
service
British Army
Private
8194
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9427392
24th April 1908
1908
enlistment
Source:9427392
24th August 1908
1911
location
Pietermaritzburg Natal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9427387
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8194
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9427392
24th October 1914
1914
internment
pow
Hanover
Germany
Source:9427394
28th October 1914 - 24th May 1915
1914
location
Gottingen POW Camp, Hanover
Germany
military residence address
Source:9427394
28th October 1914 - 24th May 1915
1915
internment
pow
Hanover
Germany
Source:9427394
24th May 1915 - August 1915
1915
location
Witzenhausen POW Camp, Hanover
Germany
military residence address
Source:9427394
24th May 1915 - August 1915
1915
internment
pow
Cassel
Germany
Source:9427394
August 1915 - November 1916
1915
location
Cassel POW Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:9427394
August 1915 - November 1916
1917
location
8 John Street, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
Source:9427394
27th October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9427392
1st April 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 9427387 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Newport Street, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 8 John Street, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | known 27th October 1917 | ||
| Cassel POW Camp | Germany | military residence address | August 1915 - November 1916 | |
| Gottingen POW Camp, Hanover | Germany | military residence address | 28th October 1914 - 24th May 1915 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Natal | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Witzenhausen POW Camp, Hanover | Germany | military residence address | 24th May 1915 - August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8194 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8194 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Cook | mother | ||
| John Cook | father |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Henry Cook.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember William Henry Cook
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