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We remember William Henry Cozens
We remember William Henry Cozens
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1879
sibling
Herbert Cozens
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1879
1883
sibling
Walter Cozens
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1883
1886
sibling
Ellen Cozens
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1886
1890
sibling
Frank Cozens
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1890
1898
marriage
Annie Woolhead
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14th March 1898
1899
children
Florence Cozens
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1899
marriage
Annie Cozens
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service
British Army
Private
G/19948
Royal Sussex Regiment
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Pte. William Henry Cozens was fighting with his colleagues of 'B' Company, 9th Battalion, when he was Killed.
Hesbecourt
France
Source:7518629
Source:997307
21st March 1918
burial
Department de la Somme, Picardie
France
Stone No. 47
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Cozens |
| Source | 7518629 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/19948 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Cozens | daughter | 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Cozens | mother | ||
| William Cozens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Cozens | brother | 1879 | |
| Walter Cozens | brother | 1883 | |
| Ellen Cozens | sister | 1886 | |
| Frank Cozens | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Cozens | wife | ||
| Annie Woolhead | wife | 14th March 1898 |
Media
Media
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Battle PlanBattle Plan on the 21st March 1918, superimposed on a February 1918 Trench Map.
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War Diary (1)War Diaries for the 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regt. for the 1st to the 21st March 1918Contributed by:
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War Diary (2)War Diaries for the 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regt. for the 21st and 22nd March 1918Contributed by:
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Individual MedalsRoll of Individuals entitled to Medals for Pte. William Henry CozensContributed by:
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Casualty ListCasualty List for 'B' Company, 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regt.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate for William Henry Cozens and Annie WoolheadContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment (including 2 men who enlisted in the 3/1st Sussex Yeomanry) - the defence of Hesbecourt on the 21st and 22nd March 1918.More about 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment (including 2 men who enlisted in the 3/1st Sussex Yeomanry) - the defence of Hesbecourt on the 21st and 22nd March 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Battle Plan | Trevor132596 | |
| War Diary (1) | Trevor132596 | |
| War Diary (2) | Trevor132596 | |
| Medal Rolls | Trevor132596 | |
| Individual Medals | Trevor132596 | |
| Soldiers Effects | Trevor132596 | |
| Pozieres Memorial | Trevor132596 | |
| Pozieres Index | Trevor132596 | |
| Casualty List | Trevor132596 | |
| Pozieres Cemetery | Trevor132596 | |
| Cap Badge | Trevor132596 | |
| 1891 Census | Trevor132596 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Trevor132596 | |
| 1901 Census | Trevor132596 | |
| 1911 Census | Trevor132596 |
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