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We remember Frederick Ellis
We remember Frederick Ellis
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1888
sibling
Samuel Ellis
Source:8646596
1888
1891
location
Merafield, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8646598
1891
1901
employment
Horse on Farm
Source:8646596
1901
1901
location
Merafield, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8646596
1901
1906
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6309975
10th July 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
310424
Vivid II
Source:6309975
10th July 1906 - 31st December 1906
1907
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
310424
Donegal
Source:6309975
1st January 1907 - 25th October 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Vivid I
Source:6309975
26th October 1907 - 12th January 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Royal Arthur
Source:6309975
13th January 1908 - 3rd March 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Algerine
Source:6309975
4th March 1908 - 17th February 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Vivid I
Source:6309975
18th February 1910 - 22nd April 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Carnarvon
Source:6309975
23rd April 1910 - 23rd February 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
310424
Indefatigable
Source:6309975
24th February 1911 - 18th March 1914
1911
location
Bank Cottage, Colebrook, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8646587
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
310424
Indefatigable
Source:6309975
19th March 1914 - 4th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
310424
Indefatigable
Source:6309975
5th December 1914 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
310424
Source:6309975
1916
death
Killed in Action
"HMS Indefatigable" Battle of Jutland
Source:8646580
Source:8646581
31st January 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 15
Source:8646585
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Ellis |
| Source | 8646596 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Cottage, Colebrook, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Merafield, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| Merafield, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 310424 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Vivid II | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Donegal | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Vivid I | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Royal Arthur | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Algerine | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Vivid I | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Carnarvon | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Indefatigable | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Indefatigable | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 310424 | Indefatigable | Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Hemphill | mother | ||
| John Ellis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ellis | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pippa26713 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Pippa26713 | |
| Baptism | Pippa26713 |
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