Thomas Arthur Cooke
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Thomas Arthur Cooke (1841 - 1912) was a British General whose career spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. He was gazetted into the 5th Regiment of Foot in 1862[1]before transferring to the 17th Lancers in 1866 [2]. From here he rose steadily[3]and was mentioned in dispatches during the Anglo Zulu War [4]. He assumed command of the regiment in 1886[5]and subsequently served in India (where he was awarded the Kaisar-i-hind medal for public service as President of the Plague Committee[6]). In time this lead to investiture into the Royal Victorian Order [7] and promotion to the rank of Major General[8]. He was buried at Kensal Cemetery in a ceremony attended by many of his former comrades[9].
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- ^ "Hart's Annual Army List, Militia List, and Imperial Yeomanry List"-Thomas Arthur Cooke
- ^ “The 17th/21st Lancers” ffrench Blake,R.l.V: London, Hamish Hamilton, 1968 ISBN 0107599161
- ^ The Times, Friday, Apr 28, 1882; pg. 4; Issue 30493; col C From the LONDON GAZETTE, Tuesday, April 25. Thomas Arthur Cooke 17th Lancers Major to Lt Colonel
- ^ "The Field Guide to the Anglo-Zulu War" Laband,J./Thompson,P.(1999 Scottsville University of Natal Press) ISBN 0869809512
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, May 19, 1886; pg. 13; Issue 31763; col C From the LONDON GAZETTE, Tuesday, May 18. Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace, May 10 Official Appointments and Notices
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, May 23, 1900; pg. 10; Issue 36149; col A Birthday Honours
- ^ The Times, Saturday, Aug 23, 1902; pg. 4; Issue 36854; col E To be Commander The Royal Victorian Order
- ^ ffrench Blake(Ibid)
- ^ The Times, Saturday, May 18, 1912; pg. 11; Issue 39902; col B
