Cookson, Henry George Douglas

Furthermore

During WWII he served as a captain in the First Field Ambulance, AMF, and after a serious illness was discharged in 1941.

Book of Remembrance entry

Med.IV. His surname and initials were listed in the back of the Book of Remembrance as a member of the Company who enlisted as a private in the A.I.F., and was given leave of absence to complete the Medical Course.

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1896

Birth in Welland -- SA, Australia 1896
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Early education at Temora Public School, Temora, NSW, Australia
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Early education at Sydney Boys High School, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
1920

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1920
1920

Resident Medical Officer at St Leonards -Royal North Shore Hospital- NSW, Australia 1920
1920

General Medical Superintendent at St Leonards -Royal North Shore Hospital- NSW, Australia 1920
1924

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1924
1927

Medical Practitioner at Inverell -- NSW, Australia 1927
1927

Married 27 May 1927
1938

Advisory Council of New England University College 1938 - 1954 @ Armidale [ NSW Australia ]
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Resident Medical Officer at Thomas St Sydney -Renwick Hospital for Infants- NSW, Australia
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Member of Northern Districts Medical Association
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Member of Federation of Country Local Associations
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Member of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
1973

Death in Inverell -- NSW, Australia 1 September 1973

Gender

Male

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