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We remember George Richard Antell
We remember George Richard Antell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
employment
Farm Servant
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8547806
1901
1901
location
Barnstaple, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8547806
1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
Boy
232634
Source:6280339
5th October 1904
1905
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Source:6280339
15th April 1905
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
232634
Source:6280339
5th March 1906
1914
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
232634
HMS Lion
Source:6280339
1st August 1914 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
232634
HMS Hindustan
Source:6280339
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
232634
HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "A" Company
Source:8548667
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8548667
23rd July 1918
1922
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
232634
Ajax
Source:6280339
10th January 1922
1941
death
Not War Related
Travelling home to Scotland from the Royal Navy training school HMS Raleigh at Devonport his train crashed at Slough station.
Slough
United Kingdom
Source:7624492
2nd July 1941
burial
Langley
United Kingdom
Source:7624492
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Ordinary Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | Boy | |||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | Ajax | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | HMS Lion | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | HMS Hindustan | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 232634 | HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "A" Company | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion 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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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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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 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Parish newsletter | Bruce56026 | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Keith1947 | |
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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