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We remember Andrew Cockbill
We remember Andrew Cockbill
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7606306
9th July 1917
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:7546093
18th May 1918
1918
marriage
Sybil May Tuck
Source:7546093
18th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
39470
South Wales Borderers
Source:7605529
18th May 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
2643
Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:873252
service
British Army
Sergeant
39470
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7621525
1948
death
Not War Related
Suffered a heart attack after cycling to work on a cold winter's morning and died in his place of the work - The Orb Works, Corporation Road, Newport
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7604322
13th January 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cockbill |
| Source | 873252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2643 | Monmouthshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 39470 | South Wales Borderers | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 39470 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cockbill | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil May Tuck | wife | 18th May 1918 |
Media
Media
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Lance Corporal Andrew CockbillProbably taken to celebrate his engagement to his future wife Sybil May TuckContributed by:
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War medals of Andrew CockbillFrom left to right: 1914-18 Military Medal, 1914-18 British War Medal, 1914-18 Victory Medal, 1939-45 Defence MedalContributed by:
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Corporal Andrew Cockbill (seated)Taken probably in early 1918 as Andrew has 2 chevrons on right sleeve indicating at least 2 years service overseas. He also has a wound stripe on his left sleeve - he suffered a shrapnel wound in his neck.Contributed by:
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Marriage certificate - Andrew CockbillAndrew's marriage to Sybil May Tuck on 18 May 1918Contributed by:
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Military Medal citation in London Gazette July1917Page from London Gazette for 9 July 1917 listing recipients of Military Medal including Andrew CockbillContributed by:
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WW1 Medal Roll - Andrew CockbillWW1 Medal Roll showing regiments and units enlisted into.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal WelshMore about Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate - Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Lance Corporal Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| War medals of Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Corporal Andrew Cockbill (seated) | Steve27159 | |
| Sergeant Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Marriage certificate - Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Death Certificate - Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Medal Index Card for Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 | |
| Military Medal citation in London Gazette July1917 | Steve27159 | |
| WW1 Medal Roll - Andrew Cockbill | Steve27159 |
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