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thomas cox soldier

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Margaret Lesley

Margaret Lesley Report 15 Jan 2009 17:49

i am trying to find records of thomas cox born Nottingham 1885 ish, married emma burley, had two sons thomas and william according to 1911 census,i believe he died in action possibly before 1914, i have a photo in uniform looks like he is holding a crop, one wide stripe on right arm with a badge above,
then another badge further dowm with what looks like crossed swords underneath then a braid in shape of V upside down he also has small round hat to the right with chin strap, brass looking buttons double breasted jacket with cords draped. i would appreciate any help as i am spending a fortune and not getting very far thanks

Catherine

Catherine Report 15 Jan 2009 18:16

for ref:-
Marriages Jun 1909 (>99%)
<<<BURLEY Emma Nottingham 7b 809
<<<COX Thomas Nottingham 7b 809
MURPHY Cecilia Nottingham 7b 809
ROBINSON Harry Vincent Nottingham 7b 809
WHILES Arthur John Nottingham 7b 809

only one I could find!

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 15 Jan 2009 18:20

If you are looking for his death record, there are these two for a thomas Cox born in Nottingham.


UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
Military

PreviewName: Thomas Cox
Birth Place: Nottingham
Residence: Nottingham
Death Date: 26 Aug 1914
Rank: Private
Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
Battalion: 2nd Battalion.
Number: 349
Type of Casualty: Killed in action



UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919
Military
Name: Thomas Arthur Cox
Birth: Nottingham
Death: 7 Dec 1914 - France & Flanders
Military: Ruddington, Notts
More: See all information


These records are also on the CWGC site which will tell you where they are buried.
Ths is the link

http://www.cwgc.org/


Hope yhis helps

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Catherine

Catherine Report 15 Jan 2009 18:24

possible?:-

Name: Thomas Cox
Birth Place: Nottingham
Residence: Nottingham
Death Date: 26 Aug 1914
Rank: Private
Regiment: Lancashire Fusiliers
Battalion: 2nd Battalion.
Number: 349
Type of Casualty: Killed in action
Theater of War: Aldershot

Snap George!

Margaret Lesley

Margaret Lesley Report 15 Jan 2009 19:34

thank you all very much, i will try to find uniform pictures to see if i can confirm, thanks again