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Basil Egerton Cook | |||
| Rank: | Lieutenant | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | Royal Engineers | ||
| Died: | 07/11/1918 | Age: | 23 |
| How Died: | Died | ||
| Country of burial: | U.K. | Grave Photo: | No |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Devizes Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Hale | ||
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Attended Bradbury School, Altrincham. An accomplished linguist and pianist. Enlisted in November 1915 and drafted to the front in April 1916. When he was promoted to 2nd Lt, he was the youngest engineering officer in the British Army. The 14/07/1916 edition of the local newspaper states that he was only 19 years old - it also states that his parents address was "Oakdene", Claremont Grove, Hale. Invalided home in November 1916 due to gas poisoning and shellshock. Later promoted to Staff appointment and emplyed on Intellegence work at home and abroad. He was an expert in Wireless Telegraphy. Married in June 1918 Died of Pneumonia following Influenza. | |||
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