Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Percy Stephen Cox
We remember Percy Stephen Cox
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Charles T Cox
Source:9601896
1874
1877
sibling
Sarah E Cox
Source:9601896
1877
1881
sibling
Hilda A Cox
Source:9601896
1881
1881
1884
sibling
Frederick W Cox
Source:9601896
1884
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9601896
5th April 1891
1891
location
Main Street, Swannington, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9601896
5th April 1891
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9601919
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tailor
Swannington, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9601919
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Hannah Cox nee Rowell
Source:9601913
28th September 1912
1913
children
Stephen Cox
Source:9601608
30th June 1913
1915
children
Thomas William Cox
Source:9601608
10th March 1915
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:9601608
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Temporary Postman
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
United Kingdom
Source:9601608
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Coalville
United Kingdom
Source:9601608
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
89264
Army Reserve (Home)
Source:9601608
11th December 1915 - 12th December 1915
1915
location
37 Smisby Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9601608
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
89264
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 4 Depot RGA
Source:9601608
30th May 1916 - 29th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
89264
Royal Garrison Artillery
20th Company RGA
Source:9601608
30th June 1916 - 14th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
89264
Royal Garrison Artillery
251 Siege Battery
Source:9601608
15th September 1916 - 12th June 1918
1917
events
Embarkation
Embarkation for BEF
Le Havre
France
Source:9601608
4th January 1917 - 5th January 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9601608
4th January 1917 - 22nd February 1919
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9601500
25th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
89264
Royal Garrison Artillery
No. 4 Mobile Heavy Workshop
Source:9601608
13th June 1918 - 24th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
89264
Royal Garrison Artillery
251 Siege Battery
Source:9601608
24th June 1918 - 22nd February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9601608
10th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Stephen |
| Initials | PS |
| Last Name | Cox, |
| Source | 9601500 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Smisby Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| Main Street, Swannington, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 89264 | Army Reserve (Home) | Private | ||
| British Army | 89264 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 4 Depot RGA | Gunner | |
| British Army | 89264 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 20th Company RGA | Gunner | |
| British Army | 89264 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 251 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 89264 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 251 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 89264 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No. 4 Mobile Heavy Workshop | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Cox | son | 30th June 1913 | |
| Thomas William Cox | son | 10th March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Cox | father | ||
| Cox nee Dent | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles T Cox | brother | 1874 | |
| Sarah E Cox | sister | 1877 | |
| Hilda A Cox | sister | 1881 | |
| Frederick W Cox | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Cox nee Rowell | wife | 28th September 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Wesleyan |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Bdr C Vallender MM with two comradesThe photograph is of Charles Vallender (standing right) and two comrades. The two other soldiers are believed to be Corporal (later Sergeant) G Harkes No 54670 (standing left) and Gunner P S Cox No. 89264 (sitting). The three men are wearing MM ribbons, and it is believed that the photograph was taken after the three men had received their MM ribbons for their gallant action on 13 October 1916. Under heavy shell fire they had rescued the occupants from the Battery Command Post, which had been hit at its door by a shell and the occupants had been imprisoned inside it.
Contributed by:
Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
-
251 Siege Battery RGA, 13/10/17: Award of Military Medal to 3 menMore about 251 Siege Battery RGA, 13/10/17: Award of Military Medal to 3 men
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary Army Troops. 251 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, British Army Recipients of the Military Medal, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bdr C Vallender MM with two comrades | Joanna64499 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Percy Stephen Cox
Also remembered by 1 person
