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We remember Robert Charles Lees
We remember Robert Charles Lees
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1900
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8657721
24th January 1900
1915
service
Royal Navy
Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
270022
HMS Barham
Source:6288075
19th August 1915 - 28th September 1917
1915
service
Royal Navy
Chief Engine Room Artificer 2c
270022
HMS Barham
Source:8657721
19th August 1915 - 30th December 1919
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8657721
31st May 1916
1922
discharge
Source:8657721
23rd January 1922
1932
death
Unknown
index shows died in 4th Quarter
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8657721
1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Charles |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Lees |
| Source | 6288075 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 270022 | HMS Barham | Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 270022 | HMS Barham | Chief Engine Room Artificer 2c |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary H Lees | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham at the Battle of Jutland
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Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of JutlandMore about Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1917 | Trevor321 |
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