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Charles Friend HOOK

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:51:11+00:00
Date of birth20 October 1894
Date of death19 July 1916
Mothers nameNellie (née Warne)
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameHenry Stephen Hook
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Cause of deathKilled in action
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Last known residenceCambridge St, Levin
Educational achievementsPassed 4th Education Standard.
AwardsEgyptian 1916, Egyptian LF 1916, Western Europe Medals, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthLevin, New Zealand
OccupationHairdresser
Place of deathFrance
Date of arrival overseas15 March 1916
Theatres of warEgyptian 1916; Egyptian LF 1916; Western Europe
Place of embarkationOn board 'Mokoia'
SurnameHOOK
War memorialLevin, Weraroa Peace Gates, Foxton, Foxton School
Place enlistedTrentham
Christian namesCharles Friend
Place of arrival overseasSuez, Egypt
Overseas memorialCite Bonjean (NZ) Memorial
WarsWW1
Service number26/490
ReligionMethodist
Date enlisted12 October 1915
Final rankRifleman
Regiment or service4th Battalion 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade
Embarkation date1916
User reference2.177

Image of Charles Friend HOOK

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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