PC 133 John Cox
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Police Officer’s Record of Service
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| Full Name | John COX |
Photo not 100% confirmed as PC 133 John Cox |
| Date Appointed | 5th January 1885 | |
| Collar Number | 133 | |
| Date of Discharge | 26th July 1893 (See below under Remarks) | |
| Promotions |
Promoted to 3rd Class Constable 30th January 1885 Promoted to 2nd Class Constable 18th January 1886 Promoted to 1st Class Constable 26th May 1890 Promoted to Merit Class Constable (24/6 per week) 18th July 1892 |
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| Postings |
Posted to Newport Pagnell 30th January 1885 Posted to Bradwell on 22nd October 1890 |
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Remarks
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| John Cox was 23 years old and single when he joined the Bucks Constabulary, he was 5ft 8in tall with brown eyes and brown hair (visage – oval). He was of proportionate build and had a tattoo on his right hand and arm.
Born at Twyford Reading Berks he was a Labourer (plate layer) employed by David Clarke inspector of the Great Western Railway at Salthill, Slough. PC John Cox contracted anthrax on the 24th July 1893 and he died on 26th July the same year. Whilst helping to dispose of some bullocks at a farm in Haversham, he cut his hand slightly. The deadly disease anthrax infected the cut and within only two days of the incident he died. The disease broke out in a herd of Hereford cattle owned by a Mr. William Scott of Mill Farm. His funeral took place on Saturday 29th July at his hometown of Twyford and was attended by officers and men from the Buckinghamshire Constabulary. |
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| Notes:- |
Chief Constable’s Office, Aylesbury, 10th August 1893. Police Constable 133 John Cox is struck off the strength of the Force from the 27th ultimo inclusive, he having expired on the 26th. Signed J.C. Tyrwhitt-Drake, Chief Constable. A Gratuity of £39.4.0 granted to his widow. |
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**Records on this officer are complete**
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Details were taken from the ‘Record of Service’ and ‘General Order’ books
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