Mr William Denton Cox

Mr William Denton Cox, 29, was born in Hampshire.

When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 106 Shirley Rd, (Southampton). He was transferred from the Olympic. As a third class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.

Cox led groups of steerage passengers up to the boat deck aided by fellow third class Steward John Edward Hart and third class Pantry Steward Albert Victor Pearcey.

Cox died in the sinking. His body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#300) and was buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia on 7 May 1912.

© Bill Fowler, Canada

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References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
White Star Line (1912.) Record of Bodies and Effects (Passengers and Crew S.S. "Titanic") Recovered by Cable Steamer "MacKay Bennett"

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Summary
Age: 29 years
Marital Status: Single.
Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Steward
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Southampton
Died in the sinking.
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 300)
Buried: Fairview Lawn Cemetery Halifax Nova Scotia Canada on Tuesday 7th May 1912.

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