Private George Oliver Cogger
13 Dec 1919 - 07 Jul 1944
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George Cogger (from Paul Whitehead)
Biography
Born in East Dulwich, London, he was the son of Oliver and Emily Cogger. He married Gladys Nunn in 1942.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dorset Scout Section | Scout Section Member | 11 Jun 1942 | 01 Feb 1944 |
| Operation Bulbasket | SAS combatant | 08 Jun 1944 | 03 Jul 1944 |
| Operation Bulbasket | SAS combatant | 08 Jun 1944 | 03 Jul 1944 |
National ID
AECV 215/5
Regiment
The Dorsetshire Regiment
Military number
5729670
Commissioned or Enlisted
15 Mar 1940
Occupation
Travelling charted accountant
Address
(1939) 77 Casino Avenue, Hearne Hill, Lambeth, London
Other information
George was Killed in Action in B Squad 1st SAS in Operation Bulbasket. He is buried at Rom Communal Cemetery in France alongside his fallen comrades.
British Army Casualty lists report on 4 July 1944 he had previously been reported missing, believed to be a prisoner of war but was now reported not missing. He was reported killed in action on or shortly after 7 July 1944.
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Cogger Memorial stone from Special Forces Roll of Honour
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George Cogger Casualty List
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