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We remember James Holewell
We remember James Holewell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
224826. (Ch)
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8580727
17th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
224826
Source:6272548
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in Action, Sinking of HMS Mary Rose by 2 German cruisers, SS Brummer and SS Bremse.
North Sea off Norway, Norway
Norway
Source:8580727
17th October 1917
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 21
Source:8580727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Holewell |
| Source | 6272548 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 224826 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 224826. (Ch) | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Certificate of Casualty | Sue81311 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Holewell - Able Seaman | Sue81311 | |
| James Holewell - Able Saman | Sue81311 |
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