During Warship Week in February 1942, Esher raised £1,192,211, which helped to build a warship, ‘HMS Cossack’. This was done by the public throwing money in to a rubber type float in a pool. (There was sufficient money left over to buy a submarine as well).

The story continues.

HMS COSSACK (ii) (R57)

Ships Company

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Rank: Telegraphist
When Allotted: 1948 1949

Remarks: Lived in Brisbane, QLD Australia. His brother Ron also lived in Australia. Died 3 October 2007 in a nursing home in Blackpool UK. His wife Joy died in 1994. Had two sons.

Rank: Petty Officer
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Stoker
When Allotted: 1949
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1946
Pay Book Number: MX 502005
Rank: ERA
When Allotted: 25.7.46

Remarks: From Stockton on Tee

Rank: Captain DSC RN
When Allotted: 25.8.1950

Remarks: Commanding Officer

Rank: Stoker Mechanic

Remarks: Ran the 1 ½ mile race for the ship

Rank: Signalman
When Allotted: 1950
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
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