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We remember Robert Young
We remember Robert Young
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
location
41 Mill Road Gillingham Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659255
1881
1900
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6288169
24th March 1900
1901
location
14 Balmoral Road Gillingham Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659249
April 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
CERA 2c
270114
HMS Indomitable
Source:6288169
10th February 1914 - 30th November 1916
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
270114
HMS INDOMITABLE
Source:6288169
10th February 1914 - 30th November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Artificer Engineer
270114
HMS Pembroke
Source:8659236
1st December 1916
1928
discharge
Source:8659236
5th April 1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Young |
| Source | 6288169 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Balmoral Road Gillingham Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1901 | |
| 41 Mill Road Gillingham Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 270114 | HMS Indomitable | CERA 2c | ||
| Royal Navy | 270114 | HMS Pembroke | Acting Artificer Engineer | ||
| Royal Navy | 270114 | HMS INDOMITABLE | Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Young | father | ||
| Elizabeth Young | mother |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indomitable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indomitable at the Battle of Jutland
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Mentioned in Despatches at the Battle of JutlandMore about Mentioned in Despatches at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette | Trevor321 |
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