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We remember Albert John 'jack' Hancock
We remember Albert John 'jack' Hancock
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
James Hancock
Source:8646214
24th September 1886
1888
1891
location
106 Jubilee Home Place Combe Martin
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6317155
1891
1892
sibling
Bertie Hancock
Source:8646214
1892
1901
location
Liberal Club, High Street, Combe Martin
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8646214
5th April 1901
1905
enlistment
Devonport, Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8645250
23rd October 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
347303
HMS Revenge
Source:8645250
23rd October 1905 - 22nd October 1927
1906
sibling
Gertrude Mabel Hancock
Source:8646214
6th January 1906
1909
appointments
Acting Leading Stoker
Source:8645250
8th September 1909
1913
appointments
Leading Stoker
Source:8645250
5th March 1913
1915
appointments
Stoker Petty Officer
Source:8645250
1st October 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
347303
HMS Revenge
Source:6317155
1st February 1916 - 6th December 1920
1918
appointments
Chief Stoker
Source:8645250
8th August 1918
1919
marriage
Rosaline Coles
Source:8645261
10th May 1919
1921
children
Albert John Hancock
Source:8646234
4th November 1921
1926
awards
Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct
Other War Service Award
Source:8645256
4th March 1926
1927
employment
Baker's Roundsman
W J Delve
Combe Martin, Devon.
United Kingdom
Source:8645298
1927 - 1939
1927
discharge
Source:8645250
22nd October 1927
1935
awards
King George V Queen Mary
Other War Service Award
Source:8645256
1935
1941
location
Ash Cottage, (later Castle Dene), High St, Combe Martin
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8645298
5th May 1941
service
Royal Navy
347303
Source:6317155
1941
death
Not War Related
On Active Service at HMS Vulture, Merryn, Cornwall. Died at RN Auxiliary Hospital, Wolborough, Newton Abbot, Devon.
RN Auxiliary Hospital, Wolborough, Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Source:8645265
Source:8646259
5th May 1941
burial
Combe Martin, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8645312
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert John 'jack' |
| Initials | AJ' |
| Last Name | Hancock |
| Source | 8645298 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Jubilee Home Place Combe Martin | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| Ash Cottage, (later Castle Dene), High St, Combe Martin | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th May 1941 | |
| Liberal Club, High Street, Combe Martin | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 347303 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 347303 | HMS Revenge | |||
| Royal Navy | 347303 | HMS Revenge | Stoker Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King George V Queen Mary | Other War Service Award | |
| Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert John Hancock | son | 4th November 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Hancock | mother | ||
| James Hancock | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hancock | brother | 24th September 1886 | |
| Bertie Hancock | brother | 1892 | |
| Gertrude Mabel Hancock | sister | 6th January 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosaline Coles | wife | 10th May 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-23 | 5'5" |
Media
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Albert John HancockPortrait picture taken by F. W. Trawin Photographic Studio, Combe Martin. Albert served on HMS Revenge between 1 Feb 1916 and 6 Dec 1920.
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Birth Certificate - Combe Martin, DevonGeneral Record Office - Birth Certificate.Contributed by:
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Royal Navy Service Record -1905 to 1941.Record of Service, from enlistment - 23 October 1905 - to discharge 22 October 1927. Also recall to HMS Vulture 1939 and death when on active service - 5 May 1941.Contributed by:
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Marriage - St. Nicholas, Thames Ditton, Surrey.Marriage between Albert John Hancock and Rosaline Coles.Contributed by:
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St. Peter's Church InscriptionDescription relating to Albert John Hancock, in St Peter's Church, Combe Martin.Contributed by:
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1901 Census - Liberal Club, Combe Martin.Census return showing family members.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate of son - Albert John HancockGeneral Record Office - birth certificate.Contributed by:
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Death CertificateDeath - Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital, Wolborough, Newton Abbot, DevonContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Revenge at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Revenge at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert John Hancock | Robert244 | |
| Birth Certificate - Combe Martin, Devon | Robert244 | |
| Royal Navy Service Record -1905 to 1941. | Robert244 | |
| Service Medals | Robert244 | |
| Marriage - St. Nicholas, Thames Ditton, Surrey. | Robert244 | |
| CWGC Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Funeral Report, Combe Martin | Robert244 | |
| Personalised Hair Brushes | Robert244 | |
| St. Peter's Church Inscription | Robert244 | |
| War Memorial | Robert244 | |
| Headstone, St Peter's Churchyard, Combe Martin. | Robert244 | |
| 1901 Census - Liberal Club, Combe Martin. | Robert244 | |
| Birth Certificate of son - Albert John Hancock | Robert244 | |
| Death Certificate | Robert244 |
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