This report in the Gloucestershire Echo ties in with the inquest of William Thomas HARRIS in 1902

Wednesday 11 March 1903

Recovery of Miss COX

Miss Cox, the young woman of St Briavels, who in December last was shot twice in the head by a soldier named HARRIS, has now completely recovered.HARRIS, it will be remembered turned the revolver on himself and committed suicide. On Sunday a service of thanksgiving for Miss COX'S recovery was held at St Briavels.