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We remember William Henry Charles Jones
We remember William Henry Charles Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Upper Lewis Street, St Woollos parish, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573858
5th April 1891
1909
service
British Army
Gunner
887
Royal Field Artillery TF
4th Welsh Brigade
Source:9573855
28th April 1909
1909
location
80 Raglan Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573855
1st May 1909
1915
location
8 Cefnrhos, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6222974
1915 - 17th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
Z/1025
HMS Southampton
Source:9574784
20th August 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
Z/1025
HMS Valiant
Source:9574784
12th July 1916 - 31st December 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman RNVR
Z/1025
HMS Valiant
Source:9574784
1st January 1917 - 27th February 1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
Z/1025
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Wales Division
Source:9573472
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6222974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry Charles |
| Initials | WHC |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 6222974 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cefnrhos, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 - 17th May 1915 | |
| 80 Raglan Street, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | 1st May 1909 | |
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | ||
| Upper Lewis Street, St Woollos parish, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1025 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Wales Division | Leading Seaman | |
| British Army | 887 | Royal Field Artillery TF | 4th Welsh Brigade | Gunner | |
| Royal Navy | Z/1025 | HMS Southampton | Able Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/1025 | HMS Valiant | Able Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/1025 | HMS Valiant | Leading Seaman RNVR |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| William Henry Jones | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - Ratings' Records of Service | Keith1947 | |
| HMS SOUTHAMPTON at Jutland. List of Casualties | Keith1947 |
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