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We remember George Cocks
We remember George Cocks
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Timeline
Timeline
1875
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major/Acting Regimental Serjeant Major
6281
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4978063
1918
death
Killed in Action
They advanced almost too far, tank support was not forthcoming. Many lives lost in the regiment
Gressaire Wood
France
Source:9616066
8th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calai
France
Source:9616066
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Cocks |
| Source | 9616056 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6281 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Company Serjeant Major/Acting Regimental Serjeant Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Leah | mother | ||
| Richard Bond Cocks | father |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Robert11776 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Robert11776 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Robert11776 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Parish Records | Robert11776 | |
| CommonwealthWar Grave commission | Robert11776 | |
| Page devoted to George Cocks | Robert11776 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Cocks on Ground | Robert11776 | |
| War Memorial at Bredbury, Cheshire | Robert11776 | |
| Detail of War Memorial at Bredbury Cheshire | Robert11776 |
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We remember George Cocks
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