Private

Arthur Harold Cookson

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cookson, of 137, Wallace St., Wellington. Born at Christchurch. Served in Egypt, 1914-15.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
  • BDM Online
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

“COOKSON.—On the 30th December, at the Wellington Hospital, after a painful illness, Private A. H Cookson, of the Main Expeditionary Force; aged 21 years. He gave his life for his country.” [Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 12, 13 January 1917, Page 1]

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Personal Tributes:

Casualty

Service Number: 
15/30
Name:
Arthur Harold Cookson
Rank: 
Private
Date of Birth:
09 November 1895
Place of Birth:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mr Frank Cookson (father), 23 Martin Square, Wellington
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Date of Enlistment:
21 September 1914
Locality on Enlistment: 
23 Martins Square, Wellington
Place of Enlistment: 
Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single
Occupation on Enlistment:
Civil Servant
Employer:
New Zealand Government
Unit:
New Zealand Military Forces, Division, HQ

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
30 December 1916
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
21
Conflict: 
WW1
Date of Discharge: 
12 October 1915

Embarkation Details

Bodies of Embarkation:

Samoan Relief Force
Main Body
Transport:
HMNZT 16
Vessel:
Talune
Destination:
Apia, Samoa

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
N. 8. (S).
Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Arthur Harold Cookson
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