1914 Star (8449 L-SGT. P.F. COOKE. DEVON.R.); British War Medal (8449 W.O.CL.II. P.F. COOKE. DEVON.R.); Victory Medal (8449 W.O.CL.II. P.F. COOKE. DEVON.R.); 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937; Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal GVR (5608104 W.O. CL.II. P.F. COOKE. DEVON.R.) - with a corresponding group of miniature medals and a silver and enamel Masonic jewel in worn case of issue presented to Cooke in appreciation in 1924
Percy Frederick Cooke was born in Lancashire in 1889. A career soldier, he attested with the 1st Devons going with them to France on 22.8.1914. He was awarded the LSGCM 1926 and commissioned an officer in 1928. He re-enlisted for service in WWII and was commissioned being promoted to Major (Quartermaster) with the Devonshire Regiment with effect from 1 August 1940 in the LG of 30 July 1940.
According to the 1939 Register he was a Cotton Cloth Salesman living at 5 Woodside Terrace, Nelson in Lancashire.
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with copied research.
