Soldier Record
George William Cook
Contributed by: Yvonne Parker, on 2008-11-14
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | George William |
| Surname | Cook |
| Year of Birth | 1885 |
| Year of Death | 1915 |
| Regiment | Royal Lincolnshire Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Grantham, Lincolnshire |
George William's Story
George, my husbands Great Uncle, lost his life on the first day of the Battle of Loos.
The Battle of Loos, 25 September - 19 October 1915
8th Btn Lincolnshire Regiment
A Division of K3, the units were assembled around Tring during September 1914. The Division crossed to France 2nd-13th September 1915. It served on the Western Front with distinction throughout the war.
The Division's first experience was truly appalling. Having been in France for only a few days, lengthy forced marches brought it into the reserve for the British assault at Loos. GHQ planning left it too far behind to be a useful reinforcement on the first day, but it was sent into action on 26th September, whereupon it suffered over 3,800 casualties for very little gain.
George Cook left a wife and two infant sons.
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