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We remember John Cox
We remember John Cox
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
105 Magdelen Rd, Oxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483485
May 1888 - 1909
1895
sibling
William Arthur Cox
Source:8483485
19th January 1895
1904
service
British Army
The Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment)
Source:8697499
1904 - 1905
1909
service
British Army
Driver
T/27699
Army Service Corps
Horse Transport
Source:8483497
21st June 1909 - 20th June 1911
1909
service
British Army
Driver
T/27699
Army Service Corps
army service corps 2nd Unit
Source:8697499
21st June 1909 - 5th August 1914
1911
location
Buller Barracks Area 5, Stanhope Lines, Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8483499
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Driver
T/27699
Army Service Corps
Reserves
Source:8483500
20th June 1911 - 20th August 1914
1911
location
104 Charles St, Cowley, Oxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483542
July 1911 - 1914
1911
employment
Chimney sweep
Own father
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8483500
1911 - 1914
1912
marriage
Florence Brown
Source:8483554
21st September 1912
1913
children
Gladys Louise Cox
Source:8483554
27th June 1913
1914
service
British Army
Driver
T/27699
Army Service Corps
2nd Reserve Park
Source:8697499
5th August 1914 - 18th April 1919
1914
location
15 Percy Street, Cowley, Oxford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8483542
1914
1915
children
Margery Phyllis Cox
Source:8483554
29th January 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Chest problems from 1914
Hospital/Institution
Source:8483561
31st December 1916 - 8th February 1917
awards
Silver War Badge
Other War Service Award
Source:8746867
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Cox |
| Source | 991833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Charles St, Cowley, Oxford | United Kingdom | parents address | July 1911 - 1914 | |
| 105 Magdelen Rd, Oxford | United Kingdom | parents address | May 1888 - 1909 | |
| 15 Percy Street, Cowley, Oxford | United Kingdom | their own address | 1914 | |
| Buller Barracks Area 5, Stanhope Lines, Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/27699 | Army Service Corps | Horse Transport | Driver | |
| British Army | T/27699 | Army Service Corps | Reserves | Driver | |
| British Army | T/27699 | Army Service Corps | army service corps 2nd Unit | Driver | |
| British Army | The Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment) | ||||
| British Army | T/27699 | Army Service Corps | 2nd Reserve Park | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Louise Cox | daughter | 27th June 1913 | |
| Margery Phyllis Cox | daughter | 29th January 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Cox, nee Cripps | mother | ||
| John Evan Cox | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Cox | brother | 19th January 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Brown | wife | 21st September 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-20 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Biography of W A Cox (brother) & familyDetails of parents and siblings of W A Cox
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WW1 medal rollDriver T/27699; Army Service Corps 2nd Reserve Park; discharged 19/04/19Contributed by:
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Short Service attestation at OxfordJohn Cox; 20 yrs 2 mths; Cowley St John; Army Service Corps; previously in Royal Berkshire Regt (purchased discharge); chimney sweep,Contributed by:
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1911 censusJohn Cox; age 21; single; driver in ASC; Aldershot BarracksContributed by:
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Transfer to reservesOn the expiration of his period of army service; chimney sweep; v. good conduct; sober & reliableContributed by:
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ASC horse transport; Albert, Somme; March 1917IWM image Q4831. Horse wagons of the Army Service Corps at a roadside dump for supplies. Albert, Somme, March 1917.Contributed by:
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statement of disabilityChest problems first effects in 1914 while serving in France & Belgium (1914 - 1919) through exposure and being out in wet weatherContributed by:
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cap badgeThe Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Patricia68049 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour, Holy Trinity Parish, Headington Quarry | Patricia68049 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of W A Cox (brother) & family | Patricia68049 | |
| WW1 medal roll | Patricia68049 | |
| Short Service attestation at Oxford | Patricia68049 | |
| 1911 census | Patricia68049 | |
| Transfer to reserves | Patricia68049 | |
| Service record | Patricia68049 | |
| ASC horse transport; Albert, Somme; March 1917 | Patricia68049 | |
| chimney sweep | Patricia68049 | |
| Transfer records | Patricia68049 | |
| military history sheet | Patricia68049 | |
| Medal Card | Patricia68049 | |
| statement of disability | Patricia68049 | |
| cap badge | Patricia68049 | |
| Iffley road | Patricia68049 | |
| cap badge | Patricia68049 | |
| horse transport | Patricia68049 | |
| Wellington Ave, Aldershot | Patricia68049 | |
| cap badge | Patricia68049 |
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