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We remember Lawrence Cecil Cox
We remember Lawrence Cecil Cox
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
Dugdale Street, Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9553115
6th May 1891
1895
sibling
Joseph Richard Cox
Source:9553115
17th October 1895
1897
sibling
Emma Elizabeth Cox
Source:9553115
26th April 1897
1898
sibling
Sarah Jane Cox
Source:9553115
20th May 1898
1902
sibling
Winifred Doris Cox
Source:9553115
12th March 1902
1905
sibling
Bertram Cox
Source:9553115
7th July 1905
1907
sibling
Mary Ethel Cox
Source:9553115
18th January 1907
1911
location
4 Inchley's Buildings, King William Street, Coventry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9553115
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9553199
26th December 1914
1914
employment
Grover's Manager
Co-Operative
Hillfields, Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:9553199
26th December 1914
1914
marriage
Gertrude Muriel Arnold
Source:9410763
26th December 1914
enlistment
Coventry, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9089593
service
British Army
Private
4515
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1/7th Battalion
Source:9089593
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7365655
Source:9089593
Source:9410763
14th July 1916
burial
Coventry
Somme
United Kingdom
France
Grave/Memorial Ref: Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B
Source:9410763
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lawrence Cecil |
| Initials | LC |
| Last Name | Cox |
| Source | 7365655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Inchley's Buildings, King William Street, Coventry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Dugdale Street, Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th May 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4515 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1/7th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cox | father | ||
| Lavinia Jeffcote | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Richard Cox | brother | 17th October 1895 | |
| Emma Elizabeth Cox | sister | 26th April 1897 | |
| Sarah Jane Cox | sister | 20th May 1898 | |
| Winifred Doris Cox | sister | 12th March 1902 | |
| Bertram Cox | brother | 7th July 1905 | |
| Mary Ethel Cox | sister | 18th January 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Muriel Arnold | wife | 26th December 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-26 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Memorial TreeA tree in Coventry War Memorial Park with a dedication to Pte. C. Cox 1/7th Bn. R. Warwick Regt. on a plaque at the base. Planted in the 1920s when the park was created.Contributed by:
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Memorial Tree PlaqueThe plaque at the base of the tree, in Coventry War Memorial Park, dedicated to the memory of Pte. Cox.Contributed by:
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Lawrence Cecil Cox and Gertrude Muriel ArnoldAs far as I know this is the only photograph of them.
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Memorial Tree PlaqueA slightly clearer image than the other one posted here. The plaque and tree are in the War Memorial Park, Coventry.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateLawrence Cecil's marriage to Gertrude Muriel Arnold.Contributed by:
Julie148743
Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1st/7th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st/7th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Julie148743 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | David1424 | |
| Memorial Tree | Jane42722 | |
| Memorial Tree Plaque | Jane42722 | |
| Lawrence Cecil Cox and Gertrude Muriel Arnold | Julie148743 | |
| Medal Card | Julie148743 | |
| Newspaper | Julie148743 | |
| Memorial Tree Plaque | Julie148743 | |
| 1911 Census | Julie148743 | |
| Birth Certificate | Julie148743 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Julie148743 |
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