I am researching Dudley's War Memorial: one of the names carved on the wall is W H Hancox, DCM.
From the Roll of Honour compiled by Dudley Council, he is identified as 1964 Wm. Hy. Hancox, 1st/7th Worcesters. However, on neither CWGC nor SDGW is this gallantry award mentioned.
Did 1964 W H Hancox win the DCM?
Please assist if you can.
W H Hancox - DCM?
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W H Hancox - DCM?
by John(txic) » Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:01 pm
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Re: W H Hancox - DCM?
by gilbo139 » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:41 pm
Can't find reference to W Hancox winning the D C M in Stackes history I have noticed though he died the same day as my great grandfather although they would have been some miles apart .You probably know the !st 7th were.in the area of The Butte de Warlencourt
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Re: W H Hancox - DCM?
by Kevin Lynott » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:21 pm
He's not listed in Walkers Receipients Of The DCM 1914-1920. Of course he nay have been awarded it prior to WWI, did he have pre-war service?
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Re: W H Hancox - DCM?
by allanp » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:27 pm
Hi John
I have found a reference to his death in the Worcester Herald in the 13th January 1917 edition but nothing about his D.C.M.
Killed
1964 Pte W. Hancox – Old Hill
Regards Allan
I have found a reference to his death in the Worcester Herald in the 13th January 1917 edition but nothing about his D.C.M.
Killed
1964 Pte W. Hancox – Old Hill
Regards Allan
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