Bramwell Cook (Salvation Army officer)

For his son, Herbert Bramwell Cook, see Bramwell Cook (gastroenterologist).

Alfred Bramwell Cook CBE (7 March 1903 – 1 June 1994) was a New Zealand Salvation Army leader and doctor.

Cook was born in Gisborne, New Zealand, on 7 March 1903.[1] He attended Stratford District High School and Waitaki Boys' High School.[2] He graduated with a BA from the University of New Zealand in 1924 and MBChB from the University of Otago in 1928.[3][4]

In the 1982 New Year Honours, Cook was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Salvation Army and the community.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Bradwell, C. R. "Alfred Bramwell Cook". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Former Stratford professional man to go to India as missionary". Stratford Evening Post. 18 December 1931. Retrieved 20 August 2025 – via Papers Past.
  3. ^ "Capping ceremony". Otago Daily Times. 19 July 1924. p. 7. Retrieved 20 August 2025 – via Papers Past.
  4. ^ "Degrees conferred". Press. 23 February 1928. p. 14. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  5. ^ "No. 48839". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 31 December 1981. p. 39.
  6. ^ "Wide range of services rewarded". Press. 31 December 1981. p. 2. Retrieved 20 August 2025 – via Papers Past.


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