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We remember Richard Henry Rogers
We remember Richard Henry Rogers
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Clara Rogers
Source:9322301
1886
1887
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9322301
5th April 1891
1891
location
17 Brunswick Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9322301
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Jones
Source:9322301
1891
1893
sibling
William A Jones
Source:9322307
1893
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9322307
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy (China Shop)
United Kingdom
Source:9322307
31st March 1901
1901
location
122 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, england
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9322307
31st March 1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
232625
Pembroke
Source:6280330
28th October 1904 - 27th January 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
Source:6280330
27th January 1905 - 5th June 1905
1905
dates
Age 18
Source:6280330
5th June 1905
1905
employment
Moulders Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:6280330
5th June 1905
1905
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6280330
5th June 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Source:6280330
5th June 1905 - 12th February 1907
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Bodied Seaman
Source:6280330
8th February 1906 - 19th April 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
Source:6280330
19th April 1912 - 28th April 1914
1913
marriage
Ada E Guard
Source:8647415
May 1913
1913
children
Richard U. J. Rogers
Source:8647445
December 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer (T)
232625
Source:6280330
28th April 1914 - 27th March 1916
1915
children
William A.h.g. Rogers
Source:8647451
1915
marriage
Ada
Source:8647409
service
Royal Navy
232625
Source:6280330
1916
death
Killed in Action
Submarine E24 mined and sunk.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:6280330
27th March 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 11
Source:8647484
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Rogers |
| Source | 6280330 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, england | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 17 Brunswick Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 232625 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 232625 | Pembroke | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | Boy 1st Class | ||||
| Royal Navy | Ordinary Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Able Bodied Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Leading Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | 232625 | Petty Officer (T) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A.h.g. Rogers | son | 1915 | |
| Richard U. J. Rogers | son | December 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Fryer | mother | ||
| William Rogers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Rogers | sister | 1886 | |
| Margaret Jones | step-sister | 1891 | |
| William A Jones | step-brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | wife | ||
| Ada E Guard | wife | May 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-06-05 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM GosportSection of memorial panel showing names of men lost on E24.
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty details for Petty Officer Richard Henry Rogers | Bridget3206 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Bridget3206 | |
| Royal Navy Submarine Museum photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM Gosport | Bridget3206 | |
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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