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We remember Samuel James Cossey
We remember Samuel James Cossey
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
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3rd March 1877
1895
enlistment
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6th November 1895
1916
dates
Age 39
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31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
PLY/7784
Royal Marine Light Infantry
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1916
death
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31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Cossey |
| Source | 8518216 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PLY/7784 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Cossey | mother | ||
| Robert Cossey | father |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 159: Admiralty: Royal Marines: Record of Service | Ann39898 |
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