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We remember John Hopkins
We remember John Hopkins
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Edith
Source:8928126
1890
1892
sibling
Florence
Source:8928126
1892
1893
sibling
Gladstone
Source:8928126
1893
1896
1900
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:8928126
1900
1901
location
High Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928126
1901
1911
location
52 High Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8928127
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2852
Royal Naval Division/RNVR Wales - HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8560747
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8560747
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 19
Source:8928113
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hopkins |
| Source | 6220766 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 High Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| High Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/2852 | Royal Naval Division/RNVR Wales - HMS INVINCIBLE | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Hopkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | sister | 1890 | |
| Florence | sister | 1892 | |
| Gladstone | brother | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 | Selena49658 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John | Selena49658 |
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