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1896 Jul/Sep. Born Croydon
1901 census. Living at Valetta, King Charles Rd, Surbiton
1911 census at Christ Hospital School, Horsham, Sussex
1915 Apr 21. Landed in Egypt
1916 Apr 27. Commissioned
1918 Feb 15 Gazetted MC. 2nd Lt. Denys Frederick Hook, Hamps. R.
2nd Lt. Denys Frederick Hook, Hamps. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. 'Before an attack he reconnoitred the position for a trench to be dug up to the enemy's wire, and, following close after the attack,, led his company on to the work, which he completed under heavy fire. He showed great courage and coolness.
1920 Sep 5. Has an entry on his record of service for "services" on this date
1920 Sep 28. Recommend and received MBE for an action with a Q Lorry. He was stationed at Victoria Barracks, Cork
1921 Feb 20 . At Clonmult
1921 Aug 25 Awarded MBE
1925 Oct/Dec. married Alresford, Hants to Phyllis V Durell
1930 Dec 16. Hampshire R.— Lt. D. F. Hook, M.B.E., M.C., retires on ret. pay.
1939 Apr 14 Hampshire R.—Lt. D. F. Hook, M.B.E., M.C., ceases to belong to Res. of Off. on account of ill-health.
1962 Died at Bridge, Kent age 65
Member British Empire Award 1922