LCpl. Robert Cockin

Lance Corporal Robert Cockin, aged 22 and from Stockton, served in 4 Troop of No.2 Commando 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. Robert Cockin was reported missing but later found to have been wounded, taken prisoner, and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.

Robert Cockin.
b. 09.01.1917 Stockton on Tees.
d. 09.12.1977 Belfast.

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