Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class C. Cook, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (M.778, C. Cook, E.R.A.4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.778 C. Cook E.R.A.3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.778 C. Cook. A-C.E.R.A. 2 H.M.S. Colombo) contact marks and minor edge bruise to last, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140

Charles Cook was born in Mayfair, London, on 29 January 1893 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Artificer in H.M.S. Fisgard on 1 January 1909. His war gratuity was paid for service in H.M.S. St. George (Tenders). Post-War he served for two years attached to the Royal Australian Navy, reverting to the Royal Navy in 1922. Advanced Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 April 1926, and was ultimately promoted to Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was shore pensioned in January 1933, but was recalled for War service in July 1939, finally being shore discharged in July 1945.