NEW ZEALANDER WINS V.C.
Fie. Thomas Cooke, a native of New /calami, was among' the-win-ners of the Victoria Cross whose names were recently cabled from London. It is ollicially announced that (lie decoration was awarded for taking gnus in a dangerous part of I lie line and sticking to his post under I lie heaviest lire. When assistance was sent, Fte. Cooke was found dead beside his gun. The incident happened on 28th duly. Fte. Coolie, who was thirty-live years of age, was horn in Kaikoura. and re-
sided for many years in Wellington, where lie worked as a builder. About six years ago lie weal lo Australia, being employed there until he left with the Australian forces. Fte. Cooke leaves a widow and three children. His widow, Mrs M. E. Cooke, resides with her sister. Airs W. Richardson, Sngarloaf road, Brooklyn. Wellington.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1611, 16 September 1916, Page 4
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143NEW ZEALANDER WINS V.C. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1611, 16 September 1916, Page 4
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