Jan 15, 1886

Born in Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Sep 23, 1911

Married to Mary “May” Catherine Gregory in Lindsay, Ontario

Feb 17, 1915

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Lindsay, Ontario

Ø  Number 59194 (temporary number 1308)

Ø  Next of kin given as May Cook, wife, Haliburton, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Lineman

Ø  Previous military experience given as 45^th Regiment, Canadian Militia

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the Depot Company

The 21^st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

Jun 22, 1915

Posted to the Regimental Police for duty

Aug 11, 1915

Sentenced to 14 days detention, forfeited 2 day’s pay and fined $2.00 for being absent 2 days and for being drunk

Sep 2, 1915

Posted to “C” Company

Sep 4, 1915

Admitted to the Shorncliffe Military Hospital with a diagnosis that reads Alcoholism

Sep 9, 1915

Posted to the Depot Company

Sep 14, 1915

Discharged to duty from hospital

Sep 25, 1915

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Oct 7, 1915

Forfeited 1 day’s pay for being absent

Oct 26, 1915

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 31, 1915

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Nov 3, 1915

After leaving the base depot, Private Cook rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in La Clytte, Belgium

Aug 2, 1916

Admitted to the No. 6 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) with a diagnosis that reads Heat Prostration

Aug 3, 1916

Discharged to duty with the battalion

Oct 26, 1916

Admitted to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads ICT (Inter Connective Tissue) infection in his legs

Oct 28, 1916

Transferred to the Division Rest Station

Nov 2, 1916

Transferred to the No. 4 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Nov 17, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Dieppe

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and the diagnosis was changed to read Cellulitis of the knee

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jan 14, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Uxbridge

Jan 26, 1917

Discharged from hospital and reported to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre in Hastings

Jan 29, 1917

Attached to the CCD (Canadian Convalescent Depot) and sent to the St. Leonard’s Hospital to continue his recovery and receive Physical Training

Mar 10, 1917

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Apr 12, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

May 1, 1917

Sentenced to 6 days Field Punishment #2 and forfeited 2 day’s pay for overstaying a pass

This was followed by an additional 5 days Field Punishment #2 for being absent from the Defaulter’s Parade and having his pay restricted by half for 2 months

May 27, 1917

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

May 28, 1917

Arrived at the No. 2 CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength the 21^st Battalion

Jun 14, 1917

After leaving the base depot, Private Cook rejoined the 21^st Battalion resting in Coupigny, France

Aug 15, 1917

During the attack on Hill 70, Private Cook received a slight shrapnel wound to his head and was evacuated to the No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance

Aug 17, 1917

Transferred to the No. 10 Canadian Field Ambulance

Aug 21, 1917

Discharged to duty with the battalion from hospital care

Jan 14, 1918

Admitted to the No. 5 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Impetigo.  He was transferred the same day to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance

Jan 15, 1918

Private Cook developed laryngitis and was transferred to the No. 18 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment

Jan 21, 1918

Transferred via the No. 14 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 20 General Hospital in Camiers, France

Feb 1, 1918

Transferred to the No. 72 General Hospital in Trouville

Mar 5, 1918

Transferred to the No. 15 Convalescent Depot and Inter Connective Tissue infection in his right knee is added to the diagnosis

Mar 19, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and joined the No. 2 Canadian Infantry Depot in Etaples

Apr 13, 1918

Admitted to the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples with a diagnosis that reads Laryngitis.  His medical classification was changed to TB (Temporary Base) meaning that he was temporarily fit for base duty only

Apr 21, 1918

Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in Etaples

Apr 24, 1918

Transferred to the No. 5 Convalescent Depot in Cayeux

May 23, 1918

Discharged from hospital care and joined the Canadian Infantry Base Depot in Etaples

Jun 17, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Aug 14, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Cook joined the rear details of the 21^st Battalion in Marcelcave, France.  He would have moved forward to join the battalion at the front a short time later

Aug 21, 1918

Granted 14 days leave

Sep 7, 1918

Rejoined the battalion from leave

Sep 21, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Canadian Division Salvage Company for duty

Oct 2, 1918

Admitted to the No. 14 Canadian Field Ambulance with a diagnosis that reads Adenitis, a glandular infection

Oct 3, 1918

Transferred to the No. 15 Casualty Clearing Station

Oct 6, 1918

Transferred to the No. 56 General Hospital in Etaples

Oct 12, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Princess Elizabeth

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Northamptonshire War Hospital in Duston, Northampton

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot for pay purposes while in hospital

One doctor noted “this man is very strange at times and does not appear to be quite responsible in his actions.  He should be under careful surveillance.”

Dec 18, 1918

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Jan 13, 1919

Granted leave until January 25, 1919.  On completion of his leave he was instructed to report to the 1^st Canadian Command Depot in Witley

Feb 5, 1919

Transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford

Feb 15, 1919

Transferred to the MD #2 Wing at Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 22, 1919

Embarked the SS Cassandra in Glasgow, Scotland

Mar 6, 1919

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario.  On arrival in Toronto he was Taken On Strength Military District No. 2 Casualty Company at the Exhibition Camp in Toronto

Mar 8, 1919

Granted leave until March 22, 1919

Mar 25, 1919

Admitted to the Military Base Hospital in Toronto with a diagnosis that reads VDG (Venereal Disease Gonorrhea)

Apr 16, 1919

Discharged to duty from hospital

Apr 23, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 140143

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Haliburton, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o A.G. Schofield Esq. Vice President, Canadian Legion, Haliburton, Ontario

Apr 24, 1956

Maurice Sullivan Cook died of Bronch-Pneumonia that was determined to be a result of his wartime service at that front.  He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario

Following his death, the Memorial Cross was sent to his widow, Mrs. Mary C. Cook, Box 204 Haliburton, Ontario