Service Details
Name:
 COCKRELL
Given Name:
 MARTIN ALBERT JONES
Initials:
 M A J
Service No:
 W415111R
Rank:
 Constable
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Regiment:
 South African Police
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Date of Death:
 1987-09-03
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Date of Birth:
 1966-10-20
Age:
 20
Cause of Death:
 Shot by bank robbers
Decorations:
 South African Police Star for Outstanding Service (Posthumous)
Citations:
 On Thursday 3 September 1987, Constables Dark and Cockrell and R/Constable Schluter, displayed particular gallantry during a shoot out with a notorious gang of robbers who were in the process of robbing the First National Bank in Mowbray, Cape Town. The members confronted the robbers at close quarters after they emerged from the bank. A gun-fight ensued during which Constable Cockrell was fatally wounded and R/Constable Schluter seriously wounded.
Additional
Information:
ref. Gallantry Awards of the South African Police 1913-1994
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Western Cape
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Cemetery:
 BELLVILLE (STIKLAND) CEMETERY
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