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We remember Horace James Gilbert
We remember Horace James Gilbert
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:6216628
21st October 1894
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Signalman
B.Z/3438
Royal Naval Division/RNVR Bristol - HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8589298
30th May 1916
location
66 Leyton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6216628
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8589298
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Gilbert |
| Source | 6216628 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Leyton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B.Z/3438 | Royal Naval Division/RNVR Bristol - HMS BLACK PRINCE | Ordinary Signalman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Gilbert | mother | ||
| William Thomas Gilbert | father |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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 | Gerry59140 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
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