| Surname: | Hancock |
| Initials: | R R O |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 23833716 |
| Notes: | RMP. Died 21/8/1971. Cause of death drowned whilst trying to rescue 4 people in dangerous seas at South Shields. His unit was 7 platoon Barnard Castle, 3 Div Pro Coy. He was awarded a testimonial by the Royal Humane Society. Inscription on gravestone: In loving memory of my dear husband Roy who gave his life to save others. Born 23/1/1937. Roy Roland Orlando Hancock. |
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| Date of Death: | Aug. 21, 1971 |
| Company: | UNKNOWN |
| CWGC Link: | 90909 |
| Cemetery: | TIDWORTH MILITARY CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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