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We remember Robert Frederick Todd
We remember Robert Frederick Todd
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
William James Todd
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1867
1869
sibling
Louisa Elizabeth Todd
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1869
1871
sibling
James Edwin Todd
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1871
1872
sibling
Thomas Charles Todd
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1872
1874
sibling
Henry Todd
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1874
1879
sibling
Rosina Mary Todd
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1879
1881
sibling
Charles Albert Todd
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1881
1883
1886
sibling
Sarah Ann Todd
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1886
1901
dates
Age 18
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31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's Assistant
A local grocer
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9114597
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Landport Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9114597
31st March 1901
1901
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9114576
24th June 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Second Cook's Mate
344299
Source:9114576
24th June 1901 - 23rd February 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
344299
Source:9114576
24th February 1902 - 30th September 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
344299
Source:9114576
1st October 1907 - 30th September 1910
1910
marriage
Helena Clarissa Todd nee Payne
Source:9114598
1910 - 1st November 1914
1910
dates
Age 27
Source:9114598
June 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Ship's Cook
344299
Source:9114576
1st October 1910 - 18th February 1914
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9114600
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ship's Cook
The Royal Navy
The Royal Navy
United Kingdom
Source:9114600
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Chiswell Village, Chesil Beach, Underhill, Isle of Portland, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9114600
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Frederick William Todd
Source:9114600
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Ship's Cook
344299
HMS Victory
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19th February 1914 - 6th April 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Ship's Cook
344299
HMS Good Hope
Source:9114576
7th April 1914 - 1st November 1914
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:9114590
1st November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Robert Frederick Todd was lost at sea aboard HMS Good Hope when she was sunk with all hands in the Battle of Coronel off the coast of Chile. He left a wife and child. He was 31.
the Battle of Coronel off the coast of
Chile
Source:9114590
1st November 1914
burial
Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Cemetery/memorial reference: 5
Source:9114590
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Frederick |
| Initials | RF |
| Last Name | Todd |
| Source | 6314156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chiswell Village, Chesil Beach, Underhill, Isle of Portland, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Landport Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 344299 | Second Cook's Mate | |||
| Royal Navy | 344299 | Cook's Mate | |||
| Royal Navy | 344299 | Leading Cook's Mate | |||
| Royal Navy | 344299 | Ship's Cook | |||
| Royal Navy | 344299 | HMS Victory | Chief Ship's Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | 344299 | HMS Good Hope | Chief Ship's Cook |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Todd | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Todd nee Cousins | mother | ||
| George Todd | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Todd | brother | 1867 | |
| Louisa Elizabeth Todd | sister | 1869 | |
| James Edwin Todd | brother | 1871 | |
| Thomas Charles Todd | brother | 1872 | |
| Henry Todd | brother | 1874 | |
| Rosina Mary Todd | sister | 1879 | |
| Charles Albert Todd | brother | 1881 | |
| Sarah Ann Todd | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Clarissa Todd nee Payne | wife | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh later given as Pale | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-06-24 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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R F Todd entry in 'De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour'Robert Frederick Todd's entry in 'De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918'
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HMS Good Hope a Drake-class armoured cruiserHMS Good Hope a Drake-class armoured cruiser. Data and picture from Wikipedia. Picture Crown copyright expired.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914More about HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 | |
| CWGC Entry for 344299 Robert Frederick Todd - Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Portsea Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia entry on HMS Good Hope | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| R F Todd entry in 'De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour' | Keith22624 | |
| HMS Good Hope a Drake-class armoured cruiser | Keith22624 |
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