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6095175 Corporal Ernest Alfred Cooke

Killed/died of wounds/other causes as the result of operation ‘Market’

We are keen to hear from anyone who is a relative or knows anything about Corporal Ernest Alfred Cooke

Please don't hesitate to contact us so we can share the story of this brave man.


Born on:
Died on: 19 Sep 1944
Died at: Battle of Arnhem
Aged: 28
Buried at: First buried near Bronbeek (Arnhem), about 2 km east of Arnhem, now Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery 19.B.16.

Rest in Peace Corporal Cooke:
11th Bn. Parachute Regt., A.A.C.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Cooke, of Crosemere, Shropshire.


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