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We remember Geoffrey Stephen Allfree
We remember Geoffrey Stephen Allfree
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:6195437
11th February 1889
1902
education
St. Lawrence College
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9007287
1902 - 1904
1911
employment
Painter (artist)
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8071389
1911
1914
commission
Source:9496745
7th October 1914
1914
marriage
Alice Maud Mary Godwin
Source:8094547
17th October 1914
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - H.M. Motor Launch 247.
Source:9007287
29th September 1918
service
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Division
Source:6195437
location
184 Ebury Street, S W
United Kingdom
Source:6195437
1918
death
Died of wounds
when in command of a 4 boat flotillathat entered St Ives Bay for shelter during hurricane force winds. Allfree’s launch developed engine trouble, drifted into Oar Rock & it blew up.
Source:7947617
Source:8071389
29th September 1918
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7947617
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Stephen |
| Initials | GS |
| Last Name | Allfree |
| Source | 6195437 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Ebury Street, S W | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - H.M. Motor Launch 247. | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Francis Allfree | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Mary Godwin | wife | 17th October 1914 |
Media
Media
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SS River Clyde and the Bridge of Boats at HellesWatercolour painting by Geoffrey Stephen Allfree. SS River Clyde run ashore with a gangway constructed from a bridge of boats stretching down onto the beach. On 25th April 1915 the collier 'River Clyde' was run ashore on V Beach, Gallipoli. She had been specially prepared for the rapid disembarkation of troops, large openings having been cut in the sides
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Australians Bathing on V Beach, GallipoliWatercolour painting by Geoffrey Stephen Allfree. A view across V Beach at Helles in Gallipoli, showing a group of Australian soldiers sunbathing and swimming. In the background is a military camp, with a cluster of triangular white tents pitched before a steep and sandy headland.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant Geoffrey Stephen AllfreeLieutenant Geoffrey Stephen Allfree. Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS Hermione, attached to HM Motor Launch No 247. Death: 29 September 1918 Died Home WatersContributed by:
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Lieutenant Geoffrey Stephen AllfreeLieutenant Geoffrey Stephen Allfree. Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Death: 29 September 1918 Drowned at sea on Active Service Home WatersContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| biography, including photo of him | debbie2674 | |
| Slideshow of his painting | debbie2674 | |
| St. Lawrence College Register 1879 - 1934 Transcription | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SS River Clyde and the Bridge of Boats at Helles | Charlotte33 | |
| Australians Bathing on V Beach, Gallipoli | Charlotte33 | |
| Notice of Lt Allfree death- Daily Mirror 1918 | debbie2674 | |
| Lieutenant Geoffrey Stephen Allfree | James201 | |
| Lieutenant Geoffrey Stephen Allfree | James201 |
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