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)

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Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Warrant Officer Gunner (T) Lt Cdr.
When Allotted: 1940

Remarks: L03 and D57
Died 11.1.2000
Said to be last off LO3 and first aboard R57 at Tyneside

Rank: Able Seaman
Rank: Sub Lt
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Boy Seaman
When Allotted: 1947
Rank: Sigalman
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Telegraphist
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Petty Officer
When Allotted: 1949

Remarks: Gunnery Instructor. Was at the AMYHIST incident.

Rank: Chief E.R.A.
When Allotted: 1958
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