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We remember Percy Lawless
We remember Percy Lawless
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Caroline Jane
Source:8927315
1880
1884
1891
location
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8927315
1891
1899
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
204601
HMS St Vincent (Haslar)
Training Vessel
Source:6252341
4th May 1899 - 19th September 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
Boy
204601
HMS Agincourt
Source:6252341
20th September 1900 - 23rd October 1900
1901
location
High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8927316
1901
1911
marriage
Charlotte V Beckett
Source:8927341
1911
1911
location
HMS Implacable
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8927318
1911
1913
children
Margaret V
Source:8927343
1913
1914
children
Percy John B
Source:8927348
23rd December 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
204601
HMS Chester
Source:8927305
2nd May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
awards
The Chester Medallion
Other War Service Award
Source:8927307
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Aboard HMS Chester
Source:6252341
Source:8927308
31st May 1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8927308
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8927305
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Lawless |
| Source | 6252341 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Implacable | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 204601 | HMS Agincourt | Boy | ||
| Royal Navy | 204601 | HMS St Vincent (Haslar) | Training Vessel | Boy 2nd Class | |
| Royal Navy | 204601 | HMS Chester | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| The Chester Medallion | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret V | daughter | 1913 | |
| Percy John B | son | 23rd December 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry | mother | ||
| Tom Lawless | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Jane | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte V Beckett | wife | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Green | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Chester CathedralThe roll of honour inside the Cathedral includes Jack CornwallContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Lawless | Trevor321 | |
| HMS Chester | stephen93414 | |
| Chester Cathedral | stephen93414 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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