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We remember Joseph James Reed
We remember Joseph James Reed
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ann E Reed
Source:8548168
1882
1884
sibling
Charles E Reed
Source:8548168
1884
1886
sibling
Charlotte L Reed
Source:8548168
1886
1887
1892
sibling
Lily J Reed
Source:8548168
1892
1893
sibling
Henry Reed
Source:8548168
1893
1895
sibling
James A Reed
Source:8548168
1895
1901
employment
Errand Boy
London
United Kingdom
Source:8548168
1901
1901
location
Forest Street, Forest Gate, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8548168
1901
1905
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6278074
2nd June 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
230360
Source:6278074
2nd June 1905
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
230360
Source:6278074
7th June 1906
1913
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
230360
Source:6278074
14th February 1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
230360
Source:6278074
4th July 1915
1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
230360
Source:6278074
4th July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8548063
23rd July 1918
1918
awards
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8548062
24th August 1918
1923
death
West Ham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8548169
1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Reed, |
| Source | 8548061 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Street, Forest Gate, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 230360 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 230360 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 230360 | Leading Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 230360 | Petty Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | 230360 | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CGM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Frederick Reed | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann E Reed | sister | 1882 | |
| Charles E Reed | brother | 1884 | |
| Charlotte L Reed | sister | 1886 | |
| Lily J Reed | sister | 1892 | |
| Henry Reed | brother | 1893 | |
| James A Reed | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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HMS VindictiveWrecked HMS Vindictive in the Ostend Harbour, May 1918. Taken by a German photographer.
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Citation for CGM | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Vindictive | Keith1947 |
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