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Norman Gordon CookEngineer, 1899-1927

Son of Robert Sellar Cook.

Served part of his apprenticeship with engine maker Alexander Wilson of Aberdeen, this from the 6th January 1915. In February 1916 he transferred to Andrew Lewis's shipbuilding/engineering business. This was a consequence of him wishing to extend his experience (wartime production at Wilson's would have meant a great deal of repetitive work).

In May 1918 he joined the RAF serving some time at the seaplane base at Strathberg near Peterhead. After leaving the RAF he joined Barry, Henry & Company in April 1919 where he worked as an "improver" in the drawing office. He completed his apprenticeship in January 1920. He became an erector with Barry Henry & Company doing jobs away from Aberdeen. In 1921 he went to work for CF Wilson to extend his experience.

Following the legal judgement in his family's favour he returned to Barry Henry & Cook to work alongside his brother.

He died in a motorcycle accident in 1927 on the coast road south of Aberdeen, near Portlethen.

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Testimonials For N.G.Cook
Norman Gordon Cook
1921 - 1922
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On Wagon Tipper Design
Norman Gordon Cook
November 1923
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School/University Material
Victor Cook
1912-1940
J. Lizars Film Wallet
J. Lizars Film Wallet
Norman Gordon Cook
Cook Family memorial Headstones
Cook Family Memorial Springbank Cemetery
Robert Sellar Cook
Image Not Available for Lock of Hair from Norman Gordon Cook Who Died in Motorcycle Accident in 1927; Memento Retained by his Brother Victor
Lock of Hair from Norman Gordon Cook Who Died in Motorcycle Accident in 1927; Memento Retained by his Brother Victor
Victor Cook
1927
Image Not Available for Newspaper Cutting on the Death of Norman Gordon Cook Killed in Motorcycle AccidentFebruary 13th 1927 1927; Memento Retained by his Brother Victor
Newspaper Cutting on the Death of Norman Gordon Cook Killed in Motorcycle AccidentFebruary 13th 1927 1927; Memento Retained by his Brother Victor
Victor Cook
1927
Victoria Cook to Husband R.S.Cook Asking that he Try and Stop Their Son Norman Being Sent on Active Service
Victoria Cook to Husband R.S.Cook Asking that he Try and Stop Their Son Norman Being Sent on Active Service
Robert Sellar Cook
1918
Image Not Available for From Norman Cook to His Father R.S.Cook on the Educational Course he is Attending Asking that his Brother Victor Visit
From Norman Cook to His Father R.S.Cook on the Educational Course he is Attending Asking that his Brother Victor Visit
Victor Cook
1910-1920
Image Not Available for Victor Cook to Norman Cook on problems with one the Company's Conveyors
Victor Cook to Norman Cook on problems with one the Company's Conveyors
Victor Cook
January 1927
Image Not Available for Three Men in Uniform One Probably Norman Gordon Cook
Three Men in Uniform One Probably Norman Gordon Cook
Victor Cook
1914-1918
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On Property, Marriage Contract and List of Securities
Norman Gordon Cook
1942