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We remember John Wilkinson
We remember John Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
employment
Plumber's Mate
Source:9572751
19th August 1902
1902
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9572751
19th August 1902
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
301404
HMS Princess Royal
Source:9572751
14th November 1912 - 31st December 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Chief Stoker
301404
HMS Princess Royal
Source:6300979
1st January 1916 - 31st December 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
301404
HMS Princess Royal
Source:9572751
1st January 1917 - 15th May 1919
1924
discharge
Source:9572751
18th August 1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wilkinson |
| Source | 6300979 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 301404 | HMS Princess Royal | Acting Chief Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 301404 | HMS Princess Royal | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 301404 | HMS Princess Royal | Chief Stoker |
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 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-19 | 5'10" |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls | Bryan118538 | |
| Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services - The National Archives | Bryan118538 |
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