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We remember Samuel James Perring
We remember Samuel James Perring
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Walter Perring
Source:9326716
1880
1882
sibling
Frderick J Perring
Source:9326716
1882
1883
1890
sibling
Albert E Perring
Source:9326716
1890
1894
sibling
Emma L Perring
Source:9326753
1894
1899
service
Royal Navy
B2C
203184
Impregnable
Source:6250925
8th February 1899 - 15th November 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
B1C
203184
Lion
Source:6250925
16th November 1899 - 14th November 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
AB
203184
Excellent
Source:6250925
15th November 1900 - 5th May 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
AB
203184
Niobe
Source:6250925
5th May 1902 - 4th April 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Leading seaman
203184
Diana
Source:6250925
5th April 1910 - 5th October 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
PO
203184
Indefatigable
Source:6250925
6th October 1913 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
203184
HMS Indefatigable
Source:8592555
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.when HMS Indefatigable was sunk
HMS Indefatigable
United Kingdom
Source:6656532
Source:6250925
31st May 1916
burial
Stokenham, Kingsbridge
Plymouth, Devon
Body not recovered for burial as killed at sea- The North sea
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Cemetery/memorial reference: 11.
Source:9627097
Source:8592555
Source:6656532
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Perring |
| Source | 6250925 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 203184 | HMS Indefatigable | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Impregnable | B2C | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Lion | B1C | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Excellent | AB | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Niobe | AB | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Diana | Leading seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 203184 | Indefatigable | PO |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bellett | mother | ||
| William Perring | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Perring | brother | 1880 | |
| Frderick J Perring | brother | 1882 | |
| Albert E Perring | brother | 1890 | |
| Emma L Perring | sister | 1894 |
Media
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Memorial on his mothers headstone in Stokenham ChIN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA THE WIFE OF WILLIAM PERRING OF BEESON WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2ND 1887 AGED 30 YEARS ____ I WAITED PATIENTLY FOR THE LORD AND HE HEARD ME PSALM 10 1 ALSO OF SAMUEL JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE PETTY OFFICER RN WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON HMS INDEFATIGABLE IN THE BATTLE OFF JUTLAND MAY 31ST 1916 AGED 32 YEARS _____ “LIFE’S DUTY BRAVELY DONE”
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Brass plaque in Stokenham Parish Church, TQ7 2SZ36 names of men who died from Stokenham Parish in WW1Contributed by:
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War memorial - Stokenham Parish Church, TQ7 2SZWW1-38 names of men associated Stokenham Parish and 10 names from WW2 Position south and adjacent to churchContributed by:
Frances39865
Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable 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 Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frances39865 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Frances39865 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Parish magazine | Frances39865 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial on his mothers headstone in Stokenham Ch | Frances39865 | |
| Brass plaque in Stokenham Parish Church, TQ7 2SZ | Frances39865 | |
| War memorial - Stokenham Parish Church, TQ7 2SZ | Frances39865 |
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