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We remember John Gilbert Cock
We remember John Gilbert Cock
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Percy Cock
Source:8613935
1890
1891
sibling
Olive M Cock
Source:8613936
1891
1893
1896
sibling
Donald James Cock
Source:8613950
8th July 1896
1900
sibling
Herbert Cock
Source:8613950
7th October 1900
1901
location
Atalanta Street, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8613939
1901
1904
sibling
Ivey Cock
Source:8613943
1904
1908
sibling
Reginald Cock
Source:8613944
1908
1909
sibling
Maud Cock
Source:8613945
1909
1911
employment
Moulder
United Kingdom
Source:8613946
1911
1911
location
81 Ancill Street, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8621484
1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8613948
April 1915
1915
events
Divisional football tournament winner
Sporting
Hersin-Coupigny
France
The match ended in an 11-0 victory for the 17th Middlesex. In time, a commemorative medal would be struck for each member of the team.
Source:8621737
1915 - 11th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1418
Middlesex Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8621737
11th April 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8613948
April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
18-day hospital spell before Christmas 1916.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8613948
1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8613948
6th January 1917
1919
discharge
Source:8613948
1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
7/1418
Middlesex Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8618619
1919
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
F/1418
Middlesex Regiment
Source:8618617
service
British Army
Private
7/1418
Middlesex Regiment
Source:8618619
service
British Army
Sergeant
7/1418
Middlesex Regiment
Source:8618619
1966
death
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8613930
19th April 1966
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8613947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gilbert |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Cock, |
| Source | 8618617 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Ancill Street, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Atalanta Street, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | F/1418 | Middlesex Regiment | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 7/1418 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7/1418 | Middlesex Regiment | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 7/1418 | Middlesex Regiment | 16th Battalion | Acting Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 1418 | Middlesex Regiment | 16th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cock | father | ||
| Eliza Cock | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Cock | brother | 1890 | |
| Olive M Cock | sister | 1891 | |
| Ivey Cock | sister | 1904 | |
| Reginald Cock | brother | 1908 | |
| Maud Cock | sister | 1909 | |
| Donald James Cock | brother | 8th July 1896 | |
| Herbert Cock | brother | 7th October 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballersMore about Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballers
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Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport RemembersMore about Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport Remembers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Will72649 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Common FC - Jack Cock | Will72649 | |
| Footballers on the frontline | Will72649 | |
| Chelsea FC - Jack Cock | Will72649 | |
| Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939, Mike Joyce | Will72649 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Will72649 | |
| Football And The First World War - The Story of the Footballers’ Battalion in the First World War | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Cock | Will72649 |
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We remember John Gilbert Cock
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