| Service number | 2606, 2606A |
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| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Murwillumbah |
| Death Date | 1916-08-12 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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Private Henry William Cox
Description
Private Henry William Cox (2606A, 47th Battalion) was a labourer from Murwillumbah, NSW. He first enlisted at Lismore in August 1915, but was discharged on 19th October 1915 due to his age. The following day he enlisted at Brisbane. Henry died of wounds received in action at Pozieres on 12th August 1916, aged 16 years 9 months. He is buried in the Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 47th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 47th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 20 August 1915 | |
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| Date of embarkation | 21 October 1915 | |
| Date of death | 12 August 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 12 August 1916 |