Born in Hastings, England. Husband of Pattie (20/11/1898 in Hastings) the father of John, Oliver, Harry and Pattie. Was living in Wheatley, ON. working for Crew Brothers Fishery. He transferred to the CNVR 1/07/1918 and discharged from HMCS Niobe 19/12/1918. He received the Naval reserve Service Medal.

Seaman John Cobby served on the  H.M.S. “Prince George” through the Dardanelles campaign, and was then transferred to the “Queen of the North”, a mine sweeper, as Quartermaster. He later served on an armed liner, carrying ammunition from London docks to ports in France. Was shelled and bombed several times by German Aeroplanes. Was transferred to Canadian Naval Service July 1st, 1918.

Discharged December 19th, 1918 from H.M.C.S. Niobe, due to demobilisation.

Information from – Bill Siddall, Wheatley.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Naval reserve Service Medal.
Sources	IODE, Bill Siddall, Wheatley.

Height	5' 5"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	40
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Hastings, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Crew Brothers Fishery
Average Earnings	$50.00 per month and house.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 20th, 1898, Hastings, England.
When Enlisted	British Reservist
Where Enlisted	England
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$39.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Pattie Cobby, Wheatley, Ontario. Childern- John Cobby, Oliver Cobby, Harry Cobby, Pattie Cobby.

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