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Memorials to Men Lost in the sinking

In Remembrance of
Cyril Austin Cox

Cyril was born on 3rd January 1917 in Trelaw, Glamorgan, Wales to Thomas and Beatrice Cox. He was the husband of Marian Cox, of Worthing, Sussex. He attended St. Andrews School in Worthing. He was also known to be a keen Scout. Before joining the Navy he was a decorator for local firm E. Snewin.

Cyril joined the Royal Navy on 1 May 1940, at HMS Royal Arthur, the new entry establishment located in Skegness. Following his initial training, he was drafted to naval barracks in HMS Victory II. HMS Hood was his first 'complement billet' on the Royal Navy's trained strength.

Cyril was 24 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.

Additional Photos

Cyril Cox standing at rear.

Cyril Cox at front right.

Cyril Cox at front right.

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Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England

Photos of the memorial

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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

Photos of the memorial



The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)





Cyril's name is in Column 1 of Panel 55.





Detail of Cyril's name.

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St. Andrew's Boys' School, Worthing, Sussex, England

Photos of the memorial



Cyril's name on the memorial
which also lists Stoker 1st Class William Francis Puttick who was also lost in Hood.

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Worthing War Memorial, Worthing, Sussex, England

Photos of the memorial



A view of the memorial.





The panel of World War 2 Casualty names which includes Cyril.





A close-up of Cyril's name on the panel.

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