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Edward King Cohen (1895–1918)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

Driver Edward (King) Cohen, son of Mr. Samuel G. Cohen, of Kingston-street, Camperdown, and late of Gunnedah, was killed in France on March 30. He was 22 years of age and was employed as a miller by Messrs. Gillespie Brothers. He went to the front with his brother, Raphael, and his cousin, Edward Jones, who are still fighting in France.

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'Cohen, Edward King (1895–1918)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cohen-edward-king-22183/text32066, accessed 21 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

8 November, 1895
Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia

Death

30 March, 1918 (aged 22)
France

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
Military Service