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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
James was born in Erieau, Ontario, the son of Norman Cox, also of Erieau, Ontario. He joined the in 1944 serving as a Stoker. In November 1944, James returned home on leave, seeing his 5-month old daughter for the first time. After the war he sailed the Great Lakes on freights for 25 years as a Marine Engineer. James died from kidney failure after living his final five years at Parkwood Hospital in London, Ontario. He was a member of the Blenheim Legion Branch 185 for Sixty-two years.
James was awarded the 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; C.V.S.M. & Clasp; War Medal 1939-45
Ships served in: WINDSOR DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 11 Nov 1940 * Commenced Active Service 11 Nov 1940 as a Stoker 2nd Class, RCNVR HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 03 Dec 1940 HMCS HAMILTON - Drafted to HAMILTON 04 Jun 1941 * Rated Stoker 1st Class, RCNVR 03 Oct 1941 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 09 Jul 1943 HMCS HAMILTON - Drafted to HAMILTON 09 Aug 1943 * Rated Acting Leading Stoker, RCNVR 15 Sep 1943 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 01 Jun 1944 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 20 Nov 1944 HMCS BITTERSWEET - Drafted to BITTERSWEET 24 Nov 1944 * Rated Acting Stoker Petty Officer, RCNVR 01 Oct 1944 HMCS NIOBE - Drafted to NIOBE 19 Jun 1945 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 25 Jun 1945 HMCS HUNTER - Drafted to HUNTER 07 Jul 1945 * Demobilized 07 Aug 1945
(left) 10 Windsor District Lads Called for Coastal School Training (right) Erieau, Ontario Claims Service Record Click on the above articles to view larger images
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