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We remember John Henry Rowland
We remember John Henry Rowland
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
James Rowland
Source:6980952
1889
1891
1898
sibling
Jane Rowland
Source:6980952
1898
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:6980952
31st March 1901
1901
location
Engine Lane, Greasley, Basford, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6980952
31st March 1901
1907
location
Tooting, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6980973
1907
1921
location
East Barnet Road, New Barnet
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6980973
1921
1922
marriage
Eleanor Watson
Source:6980955
June 1922
service
Royal Navy
239899
Source:6287593
1972
death
Not War Related
London
United Kingdom
Source:6980949
March 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Rowland |
| Source | 6287593 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet Road, New Barnet | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 | |
| Engine Lane, Greasley, Basford, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Tooting, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 239899 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora | mother | ||
| John Rowland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Rowland | brother | 1889 | |
| Jane Rowland | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Watson | wife | June 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | hazel | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Tribute to John Henry RowlandThis newspaper cutting is a good summary of Jack's time in the Navy, including the war years, and in the years following. It also gives an indication of the man that he was.
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1914 Christmas Card from Princess MaryThis is a the front image of a small Christmas card that may have been kept by Jack, or possibly someone else in the family, along with the paper petal which was inside.
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1914 Christmas Card from Princess MaryThis is the inside of a small Christmas card that was kept by Jack or possibly someone else in the family, along with the paper petal which was inside.Contributed by:
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Front page of Jack's Navy service recordThis is the cover of Jack's 4 page record confirming his full name, date and place of birth, service number, father's name and addresses (they were in Tooting, London and later moved to East Barnet Road).Contributed by:
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Naval Service record - Pg 2 - list of ships servedThis is page 2 of Jack's Naval Service Record which shows the ships he had served on from 29 October 1907 to 31 January 1919, his rating and the List and No. of each ship. It also shows that he was awarded chevrons each year from 1914 to 1918. He also received a share of a Naval Prize Fund in 1920, 1922 and 1923.Contributed by:
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Naval Service record - Pg 3 - list of ships servedThis is page 3 of Jack's Naval Service Record which shows the final 4 ships which he served on from 1 February 1919 to 16 December 1921, when he was discharged because his 'Shore, C.S Engagement expired'. It also shows that he took an R.P.A. Course 96 on 23 Sept 1910, Rifle Practice - 91A on 1 Feb 1912 and was granted 1st Prog. pay as P.O. Tel. on 1 Jul 1918.Contributed by:
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Naval Service record - Pg 4 - ConductThis is the last page of Jack's Naval Service Record which shows his annual Conduct, Character and Ability assessment with the Captain's signature. It also shows that he was awarded a 'First' Good Conduct Badge in 1912 which he was deprived of in September 1914 and restored in 1915.Contributed by:
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J H Rowland - Sewing / repair kit (tied)This is Jack's sewing and repair kit with his initials and surname written on the outside.Contributed by:
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J H Rowland - Sewing / repair kit (open)This is Jack's sewing and repair kit when unrolled and open, containing various needles, tools, wax, cord/thread and a finger 'thimble'.Contributed by:
J19059
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | J19059 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | J19059 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | J19059 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | J19059 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tribute to John Henry Rowland | J19059 | |
| 1914 Christmas Card from Princess Mary | J19059 | |
| 1914 Christmas Card from Princess Mary | J19059 | |
| Front page of Jack's Navy service record | J19059 | |
| Naval Service record - Pg 2 - list of ships served | J19059 | |
| Naval Service record - Pg 3 - list of ships served | J19059 | |
| Naval Service record - Pg 4 - Conduct | J19059 | |
| J H Rowland - Sewing / repair kit (tied) | J19059 | |
| J H Rowland - Sewing / repair kit (open) | J19059 |
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