| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/8/1915. Formerly Pte. 10 Northumberland Fusiliers. No. 16221. He was born in North Seaton, enlisted in Bedlington and resided in Seaton Hirst. Died Italy. Inscription on gravestone: Cherished memory of one so dear is oft recalled by a silent tear. Info from Army Register of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929. 15/3/1919 widow Margaret received £28/12/09 and 17/5/1920 a further £18/10/00 war gratuity.
Info from Pension Index Card:- W.1. Case No 83. WFJ.158, DEAD. Cook, Thomas, P/14571, MFP, DEAD 21/10/28, Widow, Margaret, 273 Milburn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, born 9/10/87, 20/11/18 she received a £5 grant, 12/5/19 she received 13/9 per week pension.
Thomas Cook.
Extract from the Morpeth Herald, 15/11/18.
COOK - Died of Influenza at the 24th Casualty Clearing Station, Italy, on Oct. 21st 1918. Lance Corporal Thomas Cook (14571) Military Foot Police, late 10th NF, dearly beloved husband of Margaret Cook (nee Nevins) of Milburn Road, Seaton Hirst, Ashington. Deeply mourned "I have lost, Heaven has gained. |
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