Kenneth Edgar Cooke MC

Rank:

Major

Unit at enlistment:

Canadian Army Medical Corps

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Military Cross

Commemorated at:

Zion Presbyterian Church, Independent Order of Foresters

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Northumberland

Birth city:

Baltimore, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Binbrook Township, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Physician

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29824
Date: November 14, 1916
Honour or Award: Military Cross
Authority: R.O. 803, Byng, October 6, 1916
Name: Cooke, Kenneth Edgar (Captain)
Unit: C.A.M.C. attached to 21st Battalion

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He tended the wounded for two days and nights, under intense fire, with great gallantry and ability.

BX November 21, 1916

Captain Kenneth Edgar Cooke Gets Military Cross

Capt. (Dr.) Kenneth E. Cooke, who formerly practiced on Terrace Hill, it is stated, has been awarded the Military Cross.

BX February 13, 1915

Captain Kenneth Edgar Cooke On Active Service

Dr. Kenneth E. Cooke, of Sydenham Street, a prominent young physician, has left for Kingston, and will next week go direct to France, where he will take charge of a field hospital for the Canadian troops. Dr. Cooke volunteered with the first contingent, but at that time they did not need his services. When the call came, however, he promptly responded. He had been in the Terrace Hill section for about nine months and in that time had built up a splendid practice, he having had considerable experience as a surgeon.