435540 Private William G. Cool

William George Cool was only 15 years old when left home to enlist. He joined the 49th Battalion (E.R.) in France two years later in June 1917. Whilst serving as a runner for his platoon commander, Lieutenant F. N. Cluff, Cool was recommended for the Military Medal for bravery at Pelves. Sadly, Cool would never be awarded the award and was gunned down the following month during the advance on Cambrai. He was buried in Drummond Cemetery, France.