Shields Gazette 30/05/1917
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Shields Gazette 30/05/1917
Photo : British Jewry Roll of Honour Book
Front Cover British Jewry Roll of Honour Book
Son of David and Dora Kossick (née Cassell) of 10 Aberdare Terrace, Mowbray Road, South Shields. (Their marriage was registered in Hartlepool during the March quarter of 1891).
His father was born in Newcastle and was a 47-year old auctioneer in 1911. His mother was born in West Hartlepool and her death was registered in South Shields during the June quarter of 1898, aged 26. The family lived at 27 Cleveland Street, South Shields, in 1891, and at 67 Osborne Avenue, South Shields, in 1911. His father married Essie Garbutt in Stockton during the September quarter of 1901. His father lived at 40 Broughton Road, South Shields, in April 1917. He placed adverts daily in the ‘Gazette’ advertising his services as an auctioneer/valuer with offices at 31 and 33 Denmark Street, South Shields. He died on the 2nd November 1934, aged 72.
Half-brothers (1911 ages; all born in South Shields): Lewis/Louis (8th September q. 1902), Arnold (6th December q. 1904) and Harold (10th June 1910). Aunt: Mrs. S. Young.
He was born in South Shields. His birth was registered in South Shields during the June quarter of 1896. He was an auctioneer’s apprentice in 1911. He enlisted in Leeds.
His Captain sent a letter of sympathy to his father who was residing at 40 Broughton Road, South Shields. Durham.
I am very sorry to have to inform you of the death of your poor lad. He was badly wounded by a machine-gun bullet whilst advancing to the attack of a village, which we eventually took, but our attack was held up for a time by terrific machine-gun fire, and your boy was lying in front. One of the other men in the company went out and fetched him in, but unfortunately his bravery was unrewarded, for your boy died a few minutes later. Rifleman Kossick was the most cheerful lad we had in the company, and was immensely popular with everyone. We are all very grieved over his loss. His comrades have asked me to express to you their sympathy with you in your great loss.
His brother Lawrence Kossick, was killed 5th June 1916, in the 27th (4th Tyneside Irish), Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
Also see South Shields Parish Notes
Source: James Hoy archive
Reuben Kossick is remembered at South Shields on S86.018 and S86.050
