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: Boy
When Allotted: 1955
Rank: Leading Seaman
When Allotted: 1957

Remarks: Died 31 October 2002

Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: M.(E)
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Leading Cook (S) Passed for Petty Officer
When Allotted: 1955
Rank: Lt
When Allotted: 1952
Rank: Able Seaman /Leading Seaman
When Allotted: 1958

Remarks: Part of the Boarding Party at the SS Ethel Moller incident.

Rank: Petty Officer
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Lt Cdr
When Allotted: 1955
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