| Date of birth | 20 October 1894 |
| Date of death | 19 July 1916 |
| Mothers name | Nellie (née Warne) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | Henry Stephen Hook |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Cambridge St, Levin |
| Educational achievements | Passed 4th Education Standard. |
| Awards | Egyptian 1916, Egyptian LF 1916, Western Europe Medals, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of birth | Levin, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Place of death | France |
| Date of arrival overseas | 15 March 1916 |
| Theatres of war | Egyptian 1916; Egyptian LF 1916; Western Europe |
| Place of embarkation | On board 'Mokoia' |
| Surname | HOOK |
| War memorial | Levin, Weraroa Peace Gates, Foxton, Foxton School |
| Place enlisted | Trentham |
| Christian names | Charles Friend |
| Place of arrival overseas | Suez, Egypt |
| Overseas memorial | Cite Bonjean (NZ) Memorial |
| Wars | WW1 |
| Service number | 26/490 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Date enlisted | 12 October 1915 |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Regiment or service | 4th Battalion 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade |
| Embarkation date | 1916 |
| User reference | 2.177 |
NOK: Mother, Mrs Henry Stephen Hook, Cambridge St, Levin.
Last Employer: H Hall, Levin.
Declared age: 20 years 9 months.
Height: 5’ 8½"
Weight: 10st 8lb.
Chest: 31½” – 34½” Eyes: Blue.
Complexion: Fair. Hair: Medium.
Medals were sent to Mr Henry Stephen Hook (Father), Levin, NZ.
Embarked for France on 7th April 1916 per 'Alaumia for Suez.
Transferred to Mod Trudi M Battery in the Field 25th June 1916
In his Military file it states that Charles Friend Hook was buried in front trench 2¼ miles SSE of Armentieres, France by the Rev C Houchen, attached to the 1st Battalion, 3rd NZ (Rifle) Brigade.
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