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We remember Edward Scarlett
We remember Edward Scarlett
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Maud Scarlett
Source:9426258
1879
1881
1883
sibling
Victor J W Scarlett
Source:9426252
1883
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9426258
5th April 1891
1891
location
6 Saxon Street, Dover, Kent, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426258
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9426252
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Engineer Apprentice
Messrs A and L Thomas
Dour Iron Foundry, Dover, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:9426275
31st March 1901
1901
location
42 Liverpool Street, Dover, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426252
31st March 1901
1903
employment
Fitter and turner
United Kingdom
Source:6289152
16th June 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
271096
HMSs Pembroke II, Wildfire
Source:6289152
16th June 1903 - 13th November 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
271096
HMS Wildfire
Source:6289152
14th November 1904 - 15th June 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
271096
HMSs Wildfire, Leander, Pembroke II, Irresistible, Pembroke I, Blake, Tyne, St George
Source:6289152
16th June 1906 - 15th June 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
271096
HMSs St George, Pembroke II, St George, Pembroke II, Ganges II, Bonaventure
Source:6289152
16th June 1910 - 15th June 1915
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9426238
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Doon, Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9426238
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
271096
HMSs Bonaventure, Maidstone
Source:6289152
16th June 1915 - 9th December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
271096
HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:9426227
10th December 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:9426228
27th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:6289152
27th March 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
17
Source:9426228
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Scarlett |
| Source | 6289152 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Liverpool Street, Dover, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Saxon Street, Dover, Kent, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| HMS Doon, Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMSs Pembroke II, Wildfire | Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMS Wildfire | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMSs Wildfire, Leander, Pembroke II, Irresistible, Pembroke I, Blake, Tyne, St George | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMSs St George, Pembroke II, St George, Pembroke II, Ganges II, Bonaventure | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMSs Bonaventure, Maidstone | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271096 | HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Engine Room Artificer 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Scarlett | father | ||
| Maria Eliza Langley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Scarlett | sister | 1879 | |
| Victor J W Scarlett | brother | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey later Blue | Fair later Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-09 | 5'7" |
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Obituary, Dover Express 7 April 1916Obituary for Edward Scarlett, printed in Dover Express newspaper 7 April 1916Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription of Christening record | Bridget3206 | |
| Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| Grace's Guide to British Industrial History - Dover Engineering Works | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 | |
| Obituary, Dover Express 7 April 1916 | Bridget3206 |
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