COCKIN, Robert
Primary tabs
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit/Base:
Regiment/Corps:
South Lancashire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
3654681
P.O.W. number:
18703
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Thursday, January 9, 1919
Birthplace:
Stockton on Tees
Died :
Friday, December 9, 1977
Place died:
Belfast
Operations:
Lance Corporal Robert Cockin, aged 22 and from Stockton, served in 4 Troop and took part in Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. He embarked on Motor Launch ML 267 which was hit by enemy fire and sank. Eight of the 11 Commandos on board and all bar five of the RN crew were killed.
LCpl. Cockin was reported missing but later found to have been wounded , taken prisoner, and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.
Sources
British Army Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/41 and WO417/48.
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/11.
Article in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle 17 April 1942.
St Nazaire Society website.
Storming St Nazaire, author James Dorian.
St Nazaire Society website.
Storming St Nazaire, author James Dorian.
[Images] Michael and Sandra Hymer (maiden name Cockin)
Linked content:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Archive pages :
Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos
Use our Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now].
Your message will then be seen by the many knowledgeable members of our Forum.
Photos will be reviewed and added to the Archive if appropriate. Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Photos will be reviewed and added to the Archive if appropriate. Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.
