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We remember Richard Charles Elliott
We remember Richard Charles Elliott
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Charles Elliott
Source:8716339
1887
1895
sibling
Harry Elliott
Source:8716339
1895
1901
employment
Greengrocer
United Kingdom
Source:8716339
1901
1901
location
Fane Street, Fulham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8716339
1901
1902
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
218687
HMS Boscawen
Source:6266421
28th January 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
218687
HMS Boscawen
Source:6266421
29th October 1902
1903
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
218687
HMS Mars
Source:6266421
13th December 1903
1905
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
218687
HMS Mars
Source:6266421
12th July 1905
1915
marriage
Caroline Whitby
Source:8716336
1915
1916
children
Annie F
Source:9164346
1916
1916
children
Richard G
Source:9164347
1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
218687
HM Submarine H5
Source:6266421
1st July 1917
1918
death
aboard HM Submarine H5
Caernarfon Bay
United Kingdom
Source:8716333
Source:9164306
2nd March 1918
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 29
Source:8716335
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Charles |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Elliott |
| Source | 6266421 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane Street, Fulham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 218687 | HMS Boscawen | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 218687 | HMS Boscawen | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 218687 | HMS Mars | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 218687 | HMS Mars | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 218687 | HM Submarine H5 | Able Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie F | daughter | 1916 | |
| Richard G | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Richard Elliott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Elliott | brother | 1887 | |
| Harry Elliott | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Whitby | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5'0" |
Media
Media
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Memorial PlaquePhoto of the local plaque in Memory of the crew lost on Submarine H5
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Submarine Museum MemorialPhoto of the section of the memorial in The Submarine Museum, Gosport, which commemorates the crew lost on Submarine H5Contributed by:
Selena49658 -
Portsmouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth
Contributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Plaque | Selena49658 | |
| Submarine Museum Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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