In Remembrance of
THOMAS EDWARD COGGER
Service: Royal Marines
Rank: Marine
Service Number: PO/21115
Date Joined Hood: February 1940
Biographical Information: Thomas was the husband of Kathleen Cogger, of Fareham, Hampshire. He was the son of William and Eliza Cogger. Thomas was a member of "X" turrets gun crew. Prior to serving in
Hood, Thomas spent seven years aboard the Royal Yacht, "Victoria and Albert". He was 39 years old at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.
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Memorial Information
Portsmouth Naval Memorial,
Panel 58, Column 3 (click to view panel)
Also memorialised at
Hood Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire
Additional Photographs
Photo of Thomas (2nd from left) and fellow Marines aboard an unidentified ship.
Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Thomas' daughter, Hazel Ford (photo & information, Spring 2001)
