About Henry Cook
Lived 1893 – 1917 (aged 23). Henry Cook was an association football player.
Personal life Prior to becoming a professional footballer, Cook was a teacher at Marton Road School and North Ormesby Junior Boys' School in Middlesbrough. After enlisting in January 1915, Cook served as a sergeant in the 12th (Service) Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment during the First World War. He died of his wounds on 9 January 1917 and was buried in Grove Town Cemetery, Méaulte. At the time of his death, Cook had been accepted for a commission and would have returned to England three days later to begin officer training.
5 0 0 0 5 0 1913–14 10 0 0 0 10 0 1914–15 8 0 2 0 10 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Cook?
English professional footballer (1893-1917)
When was Henry Cook born?
Henry Cook was born on 23 October 1893 in Middlesbrough.
When did Henry Cook die?
Henry Cook died on 9 January 1917 in Maurepas.
What was Henry Cook's occupation?
Henry Cook was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Cook (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Cook. https://biography.guide/henry-cook-association-football-player/
MLA: "Henry Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-cook-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Henry Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-cook-association-football-player/.
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