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We remember William Arthur Cox
We remember William Arthur Cox
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
John Cox
Source:8483153
24th April 1888
1895
1896
location
105 Magdelen Rd, Cowley, Oxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483153
1896 - 1901
1911
employment
Chimney sweep
Own father
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8483153
1911 - 1914
1911
location
Radcliife Infirmary, Oxford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8483153
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
4897
Ox and Bucks Light Infantry
1st/4th Battalion
Source:994508
1914 - 1916
1916
location
23 High Street, Headington Quarry, Oxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483144
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8483144
1st July 1916 - 14th July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in Battle of the Somme
France
Source:8483144
14th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Arthur |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Cox |
| Source | 8483153 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Magdelen Rd, Cowley, Oxford | United Kingdom | parents address | 1896 - 1901 | |
| 23 High Street, Headington Quarry, Oxford | United Kingdom | parents address | 1916 | |
| Radcliife Infirmary, Oxford | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4897 | Ox and Bucks Light Infantry | 1st/4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Cox, nee Cripps | mother | ||
| John Evan Cox | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cox | brother | 24th April 1888 |
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headington quarrythe large house on the right is 24 Quarry High StreetContributed by:
Patricia68049
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour, Holy Trinity Parish, Headington Quarry | Patricia68049 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record | Patricia68049 | |
| William Arthur Cox | Patricia68049 | |
| William Arthur Cox | Patricia68049 | |
| radcliffe infirmary | Patricia68049 | |
| Cowley, Oxford | Patricia68049 | |
| headington quarry | Patricia68049 |
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