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We remember Allan Rostance
We remember Allan Rostance
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Edith E Rostance
Source:8584765
1876
1880
sibling
Agnes M Rostance
Source:8584765
1880
1881
sibling
Frederick J Rostance
Source:8584765
1881
1885
sibling
Percy J Rostance
Source:8584765
1885
1888
1891
location
Stafford Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584765
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
James C Rostance
Source:8584767
1892
1901
location
Stone Cross, Penkridge, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584767
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Able Seamen
Royal Navy
Source:8584768
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Naval School Gunnery Whale Island Portsmouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8584768
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
233688
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8570490
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8570490
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Allan |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Rostance |
| Source | 6281393 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval School Gunnery Whale Island Portsmouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Stafford Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Stone Cross, Penkridge, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 233688 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Rostance | mother | ||
| John Rostance | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith E Rostance | sister | 1876 | |
| Agnes M Rostance | sister | 1880 | |
| Frederick J Rostance | brother | 1881 | |
| Percy J Rostance | brother | 1885 | |
| James C Rostance | brother | 1892 |
Media
Media
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Memorial to Allan RostanceMonumental Inscription for Allan Rostance " A. ROSTANCE H.M.S INVINCIBLE WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND MAY 31 1916 AGED 28 YEARS" Photograph copyright M.Stokes
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WW1 memorial - close upAt St Michael's church, Penkridge, Staffordshire. Photograph copyright of M.StokesContributed by:
Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to Allan Rostance | Sharon36563 | |
| Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 memorial - close up | Sharon36563 |
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