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We remember John Henry Luxton
We remember John Henry Luxton
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Black Bridge, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8450504
5th April 1891
1901
location
Brook Square, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8450503
31st March 1901
1909
marriage
Hannah Kelly
Source:8450080
1909
1910
children
Florence Eileen Luxton
Source:8450502
1910
1911
location
135 St Anne Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8450502
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Mersey 4/35
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8924097
6th August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
4/35
Royal Naval Division - Nelson Battalion
Source:8924097
22nd August 1914 - 27th October 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
4/35
RNVR Mersey - HMS Chester
Source:8924102
2nd May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:8450079
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8450077
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8450079
sibling
Edward C Luxton
Source:8450503
sibling
Florence A Luxton
Source:8450503
sibling
Clara Luxton
Source:8450503
location
68 Beckwith Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:6225709
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Luxton |
| Source | 8450079 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 St Anne Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 68 Beckwith Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | |||
| Black Bridge, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Brook Square, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Mersey 4/35 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 4/35 | Royal Naval Division - Nelson Battalion | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 4/35 | RNVR Mersey - HMS Chester | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Eileen Luxton | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| John Henry Luxton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward C Luxton | brother | ||
| Florence A Luxton | sister | ||
| Clara Luxton | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Kelly | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester 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 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
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We remember John Henry Luxton
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