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We remember John Alonzo Cox
We remember John Alonzo Cox
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
location
9 Salisbury Terrace,Teignmouth,Devon.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8562020
1891
1901
location
41 Wellington Street,Gloucester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8561570
1901
1918
dates
Age 31
Source:6183993
29th September 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6185079
29th September 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6183993
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6185073
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Cyclist Battalion
Source:991998
service
British Army
Major
Black Watch
12th Highland Cyclist Battalion
Source:6185079
service
British Army
Major
Highland Cyclist Battalion
Source:6183993
service
British Army
Major
Highland Cyclist Battalion
1st Battalion
Source:8561304
location
35 Parliament Street, Gloucester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6185073
1918
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:6183993
Source:6185079
29th September 1918
burial
V11. A. 22. Aeroplane Cemetery,Geluvelt, Begium
Source:8561304
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alonzo |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Cox, |
| Source | 8561304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Parliament Street, Gloucester | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 41 Wellington Street,Gloucester. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 9 Salisbury Terrace,Teignmouth,Devon. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Cyclist Battalion | Captain | |||
| British Army | Black Watch | 12th Highland Cyclist Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Highland Cyclist Battalion | Major | |||
| British Army | Highland Cyclist Battalion | 1st Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Cox | mother | ||
| Capt. Benjamin John Cox | father |
Media
Media
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Major John Alonzo CoxMajor John Alonzo Cox of the Highland Cyclists Batt.
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Distinguished Service Order Jan 1912Explanation for why John Alonzo Cox received the Distinguished Service OrderContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul33503 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul33503 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major John Alonzo Cox | Paul33503 | |
| Major John Alonzo Cox | Paul33503 | |
| Grave of Major John Alonzo Cox | Paul33503 | |
| Medal Card image | Paul33503 | |
| Memorial in St Pauls Church, Gloucester | Paul33503 | |
| Distinguished Service Order Jan 1912 | Samantha112638 |
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