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).

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HMS COSSACK (ii) (R57)

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Rank: Stoker Mechanic
When Allotted: 1954
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: LEM
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Leading Seaman
When Allotted: 1946
Rank: Leading Signalman
When Allotted: 1955
Rank: Lt
When Allotted: 1948?

Remarks: In 1948 dived over the side to rescue Jennie from the side party when her sampan got crushed between HMS CONSORT and COSSACK. The other two members of the side party were killed.

Rank: Telegraphist
When Allotted: 1950
Pay Book Number: C/SKX
Rank: ME1
When Allotted: 20.9.40

Remarks: 1949 to 1952, stoker mechanic. Naval No. CSKX870499

Rank: Able Seaman

Remarks: Involved in the Ling-Young Affair.

Rank: Leading Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
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