Basic Details Surname Cox Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas G War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He is listed as Thomas G on IWM 43278. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Hartlepool Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in time of war by shells fired from German Warships off the coast of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Killed in Action