Obituary Telegraphist J.E Cox

[CarylW]

Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald May 18th 1917

Death of Telegraphist

It is with regret that we announce the death of Telegraphist John E Cox, son of Lieut and Quartermaster J.R Cox 26th RWF, The Barracks

Telegraphist Cox met his death on 5th May whilst serving as a wireless operator on a minesweeper, which was torpedoed by an enemy submarine and two officers and twenty men are reported missing

Cox joined the Navy at the age of 16, and had over three years of service. He was educated at the Higher Grade School Colwyn Bay and completed his education at the Caernarvon County school. As a member of the Caernarvon and County Boy Scouts he was well liked by everyone. His superior officers thought a great deal of him and always remarked how cheery, hard working and clever he was. In fact he had a brilliant career in front of him.

He died at his post, and he was on duty in his wireless cabin when the ship was torpedoed

Not forgotten

[Michael Lowrey]

Cox's ship was the sloop HMS Lavender, sunk on May 5, 1917 south of Mine Head by a torpedo from the German submarine UC 75 (Oblt.z.S. Johann Lohs).

Best wishes,

Michael

[kin47]

Hello

Here is the complete list for the loss of LAVENDER

BALL DOUGLAS F. BOY 1c J 43583 (Ch) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

BLACKBURN HUGH M. A.B. J 1401 (Ch) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

BORBON VICTOR H.A. A/E.R.A. 4c M 22893 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

COOKE HAROLD J. TELEGRAPHIST J 28621 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

COX JOHN E. TELEGRAPHIST J 29860 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

CROOK ALFRED O/TELEGRAPHIST J 36729 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

DORMAN THOMAS S.L. LCDR LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

HARRIS FRANCIS W. STOKER 2c K 24819 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

JOWETT ARTHUR STOKER 1c K 16462 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

LEWIS MORGAN STOKER P.O. (RFR B 946) 172347 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

LINGARD JAMES B. STOKER 1c SS 112554 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

MILLOY JOHN R. A.B. J 26267 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

MULLINS MARTIN STOKER P.O. K 13417 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

PEARCE WILLIAM T.C. E.R.A. 1c 269103 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

RIDGLEY JOHN G. STOKER P.O. 297868 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

ROLL STANLEY H. SHIP'S STEWARD'S ASST M 15903 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

RUSSAN WILLIAM J. SHIPWRIGHT 1c 342323 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

SHIMMIN WILLIAM J. SEAMAN, RNR B 4991 LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

SUTTON PERCY SIGNALMAN J 7034 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

WANNELL GEORGE R. C.P.O. 152806 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

WILLIAMSON JAMES A. TY/LT (acting), RNR LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

WRIGHT EDWARD A.B. J 32071 (Dev) LAVENDER 05/05/17 SHIP LOSS

[CarylW]

Thanks to you both. I wondered which ship, but meant to look at CWGC today for him

Here he is

COX, JOHN EGBERT

Initials: J E

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Telegraphist

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit Text: H.M.S. "Lavender."

Age: 19

Date of Death: 05/05/1917

Service No: J/29860

Additional information: Son of Capt. J. R. P. and Mrs. Cox, of 46, Farrar Rd., Bangor. Native of Carnarvon, North Wales.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: 22.

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Would this mean his body wasn't found?

He is possibly on a Caernarvon memorial

Looks as though his father survived, Capt. J. R. P Cox RWF, he isn't on CWGC

Caryl

[Hywyn]

Caryl

There is a Jack Cox on the Caernarfon ( Town) memorial. It's a good chance it's him.

See www.rootsweb.com/~wlsccaer/memorial.html

With the address being Bangor I had expected to see him on the one there but not so according to this http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~alw...Cofeb/index.htm

Hywyn

[CarylW]

Hywyn

Diolch. I'll pass the obit and photo onto them

Caryl