Nigel Campbell Brooks Cox

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Commander (retired) Nigel Campbell Brooks Cox, (13 June, 1900 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Cox's mother, L. Cox, was listed as his guardian when he joined the Navy in January, 1914. He emerged from the Training Establishment and was appointed to H.M.S. Courageous from 7 May 1917 to 29 January, 1919. He next served in the battlecruiser New Zealand until 22 March 1920.[1]

Cox was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1921.[2]

Cox was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1929.[3]

World War II

Having recently been appointed as King's Harbour Master, Wilhelmshaven, Cox was placed on the Retired List on account of age at the rank of Commander on 13 June, 1945 though he continued in his role.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
George V. B. Faulkner
Captain of H.M.S. Saltburn
4 Jul, 1936[5][6] – 4 Aug, 1936[7]
Succeeded by
Oliver L. Gordon

Footnotes

  1. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.
  2. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.
  3. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.
  4. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.
  5. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.
  6. "Naval Appointments." The Times (London, England), 6 July 1936, p. 3.
  7. Cox Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/183. f. 182.