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We remember Henry Wenman
We remember Henry Wenman
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
226886
HMS King George V
Source:6274603
1st December 1915 - 23rd October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
226886
HMS King George V
Source:8661845
24th October 1917 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
226886
HMS Hindustan
Source:6274603
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
226886
HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company)
Source:8661845
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8661845
23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
226886
HMS King George V
Source:8661845
24th April 1918 - 30th September 1920
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 226886 | HMS Hindustan | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 226886 | HMS King George V | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 226886 | HMS King George V | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 226886 | HMS King George V | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 226886 | HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company) | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS King George V at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS King George V at the Battle of Jutland
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal RecipientsMore about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal Recipients
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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