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We remember Arthur Cockrell
We remember Arthur Cockrell
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:8848865
marriage
R C
Source:8848865
service
South African Services
Staff Sergeant
37
South African Native Labour Corps
5th Battalion (Medical Section)
Source:8848865
1917
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMT Mendi off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight.
the English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:8848865
21st February 1917
burial
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 3
Source:8848865
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cockrell |
| Source | 8848874 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 37 | South African Native Labour Corps | 5th Battalion (Medical Section) | Staff Sergeant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| R C | wife |
Media
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Inscription on panel 3Staff Sergeant Arthur Cockrell is commemorated on Panel 3 at the Hollybrook Memorial in SouthamptonContributed by:
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryThe Men of the Mendi are also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.Contributed by:
DR117137
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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 | Yvonne27542 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The South Africa War Graves Project | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SS Mendi | Yvonne27542 | |
| Inscription on panel 3 | DR117137 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 |
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