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We remember Henry Percival Coode Cotton
We remember Henry Percival Coode Cotton
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Oklands,Ringmer,Sussex.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7931601
1901
1911
location
West Downs School,Romsey Road,Winchester,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7931600
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Malaya
5th.Battle Squadron.
Source:7931599
2nd August 1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
One of 65 crew killed when HMS Malaya was damaged by German gunfire.
Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7931599
Source:7931614
31st May 1916
burial
B. 7. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
Source:7931614
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Percival Coode |
| Initials | HPC |
| Last Name | Cotton |
| Source | 7635881 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklands,Ringmer,Sussex. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| West Downs School,Romsey Road,Winchester,Hampshire. | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Malaya | 5th.Battle Squadron. | Midshipman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendoline Cotton | mother | ||
| Henry Cotton | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1903 to 1965) Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
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