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: 1948?

Remarks: An Irishman.

Rank: Leading Seaman
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Able Seaman
When Allotted: 1956
Rank: Gunner (T)
When Allotted: 1947
Rank: Yeoman of Signals
When Allotted: Sept.1950

Remarks: Died 1 September 2002 aged 81

Pay Book Number: P/JX 921756
When Allotted: 1954

Remarks: Joined RN 1953 and left 1967. Living in Devon (2012)

Rank: EA4
When Allotted: 1958
Rank: Mr
When Allotted: 1950

Remarks: TAS Divisional Officer

Rank: Ordinary Seaman
When Allotted: 1957
Rank: Able Seaman? PO Tel?
When Allotted: 1953

Remarks: 1st XI Football team

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