Husband of Mary Cooke (later Chambers) of 4 Netherton Place, Worksop. A national reservist with 17 years service he was recalled immediately after the outbreak of war.  He had fought at Mons and the counter attacks following the retreat until he was wounded at Ypres on Christmas Day 1915. After four operations he had rejoined and was killed on 25th September 1916 leaving a widow and seven year old child.

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