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Pte. Thomas Cooke VC
Australian Imperial force 8th Btn.
(d.28th July 1916)
Thomas Cooke was killed in action 28th July 1916 aged 35 and is buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery in France. Native of New Zealand
An extract from The London Gazette, dated 8th Sept., 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. After a Lewis gun had been disabled, he was ordered to take his gun and gun-team to a dangerous part of the line. Here he did fine work, but came under very heavy fire, with the result that finally he was the only man left. He still stuck to his post, and continued to fire his gun. When assistance was sent he was found dead beside his gun. He set a splendid example of determination and devotion to duty."
