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We remember Jack Vass
We remember Jack Vass
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James Vass
Source:8483177
1880
1881
sibling
Annie Vass
Source:8483177
1881
1883
1885
sibling
May Vass
Source:8483177
1885
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8483177
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Barracks, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483177
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8483175
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Boy 1Cl
Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Source:8483175
31st March 1901
1901
location
'Proserpine', Royal Navy at Sea and Ports Abroad
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8483175
31st March 1901
1901
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6252642
7th September 1901
1908
marriage
Annie Maria Moore
Source:8614196
1908
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
204902
HMS Superb
Source:6252642
28th April 1915 - 31st March 1918
1919
dates
Age 35
Source:8483180
3rd July 1919
1919
death
Unknown
H.M.S. Tryphon. Death due to Inflammation of the brain.
Source:8483180
Source:6252642
3rd July 1919
burial
Cape Helles, Gallipoli
Turkey
L.81 1104
Source:8614427
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jack |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Vass |
| Source | 6252642 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Proserpine', Royal Navy at Sea and Ports Abroad | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Barracks, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 204902 | HMS Superb | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Vass | mother | ||
| William Vass | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Vass | brother | 1880 | |
| Annie Vass | sister | 1881 | |
| May Vass | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Moore | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-07 | 5'1" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO War Deaths All Ranks (1914-1921) | Susan31491 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details - War Dead | Susan31491 |
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