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george cook

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Emma

Emma Report 5 Sep 2008 13:33

I am trying to find my great great grandfather,i know he was in the black watch,royal highlanders in 1915 and in 1916 he was wounded and lost his life.I have searched the history records but cant find anything.Can anyone help?

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 5 Sep 2008 17:03

Have you tried the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
Liz

LondonBelle

LondonBelle Report 5 Sep 2008 17:07

Name: COOK
Initials: G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 34
Date of Death: 22/09/1916
Service No: 8066
Additional information: Husband of Eleanor Cook, of 35, Dunmore St., Preston.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 45.
Cemetery: DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT