About Graham Cook
Lived 1893 – 1916 (aged 22). Graham Cook was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Graham Walker Cook (16 September 1893 – 11 July 1916) was a New Zealander who was killed in World War I.
Early life Cook was born in Russell in 1893 and was the eldest son of Captain T. W. Cook. The family moved to Auckland and he was educated at Ponsonby District School. He did well at school and won a place in the "High School at Wellington" where he studied for two years. His family again returned to Auckland when he was 16 and he finished his education at Auckland Grammar School. He joined the Auckland Gas Company where he was working at the time of his enlistment in the army.
Playing career He played as a junior for the Ponsonby United and debuted for their senior team in 1915.
Death Cook enlisted in the army during World War I and embarked on the Aparima on 29 February 1916. He was killed in France on 11 July 1916.
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Who was Graham Cook?
New Zealand rugby league footballer (1893–1916)
When was Graham Cook born?
Graham Cook was born on 16 September 1893.
When did Graham Cook die?
Graham Cook died on 11 July 1916 in France.
What was Graham Cook's occupation?
Graham Cook was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Graham Cook?
Graham Cook was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Graham Cook. https://biography.guide/graham-cook/
MLA: "Graham Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/graham-cook/.
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