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COOKE Arthur Clement Capt
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/27707
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This record is about the COOKE Arthur Clement Capt dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/27707
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Title (The name of the record)
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COOKE Arthur Clement Capt
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: COOKE;
Forename(s): Arthur Clement;
Initials: AC;
Rank: Capt;
Previous Battalion: 9 of;
Previous Regiment: Norfolk Regt;
MGC Branch: Motors;
MGC Unit: 6 Bty;
Other MGC Unit Served (1): 6 Bty;
Other MGC Unit Served (2): 1 Bty;
Date abroad: 12-May-1916;
Theatre of War: 1;
Awarded: MC;
Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During ten days' hard fighting this officer, on several occasions, displayed great coolness and courage under heavy fire. On one occasion, when a hill in an important position was somewhat weakly held, he pushed on witrh his section and, getting into touch with the enemy, held on to an isolated position for twenty hours, inflicting severe casualties on the enemy, whom he prevented obtaining possession of the hill. On another occasion when the enemy was endeavouring to make a considerable movement in our vicinity, he manouevred his guns with great skill and by well directed fire prevented the development of the enemys' plans. His gallantry and initiative were most marked.;
Other Data: MMGS - TFWM issued 8/4/1923
Address: 12 Opie St, Norwich
joined 6 Bty from UK 13/5/1916
accident with motor car - war diary 14/4/1917 - evacuated to UK
2 I/c 6 Bty after formation of Motor MG Brigade, May 1918
OC during 1918;Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;
END OF RECORD.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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1 digital record
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr27707 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e7111473-e58c-4a19-af1b-44f88ebf86e8/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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COOKE Arthur Clement Capt