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Cox on HMS Hampshire

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Mary

Mary Report 4 Jan 2010 13:50

Has anyone information on the crew members who were casualties on the HMS Hampshire 1916. there was 3 crew named Cox. thankyou very much

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 4 Jan 2010 14:45

The casualty list is here:

http://www.hmshampshire.co.uk/

Click on "Sailors"
Then "Casualty List"
Then "HMS Hampshire Caualty List"

The 3 Coxes were:
Henry, Carpenter's Crew, 304514PO
James, Chief Stoker, 281752 PO
John C., L/Signalman, 231899CH

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

Mary

Mary Report 4 Jan 2010 15:35

Margaret thankyou. Do you know how I find out where they came from and who their ancstors were. There are so many Cox family and I dont know where to start. I looked to find mor info about these crew members but I dont seem to be able to get a start. Thanks Mary

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 4 Jan 2010 15:46

Have you tried Commonwealth War Graves here:

http://www.cwgc.org/

The John C. was John Christopher son of John & Mary Cox, 83 Botanic Ave., Glasnevin, Dublin. He was 29 so born 1887.

James was son of Mr. & Mrs. George Cox, Shorwell, Isle of Wight. He was 39 so born 1877.

No age or family given for Henry.

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)