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We remember John William Cobb
We remember John William Cobb
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
206567
HMS Good Hope
Source:7966910
31st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:7966910
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Cobb |
| Source | 6254305 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 206567 | HMS Good Hope | Leading Seaman |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 |
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