Joseph Cooke

Joseph Cooke was born in 1892 at Derby, he was the son of Walter Joseph married Emily (possibly known as Dora) nee Atkin, they were married 1914 at Mansfield they had children Dora, born 13th January 1915, Leslie born 14th March 1916 and Joseph Ronald born 8th October 1918, the family lived at 114 New Victoria Street, Mansfield Commencing 21st April 1919 his widow was awarded a pension of 29 shillings and 7 pence a week.

Private Joseph Cooke enlisted at Derby, he served with the 1st battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, he died of wounds on 11th October 1918 he is buried at Mansfield, Nottingham Road, Cemetery.

Remembered as "Cook" on Mansfield memorial.