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We remember Richard Frederick Owens
We remember Richard Frederick Owens
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Jessie L
Source:9183808
1877
1882
sibling
Charles J
Source:9183808
1882
1884
sibling
Jane E
Source:9183808
1884
1886
sibling
Arthur D
Source:9183808
1886
1887
1891
sibling
Edwin
Source:9183801
1891
1891
location
Coast Guard House, Bosherston, Pembroke
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9183808
1891
1893
sibling
Gertrude
Source:9183801
1893
1901
location
Coast Guard Station, Watchet, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9183801
1901
1906
service
Royal Navy
Domestic 3rd Class
364772
Source:6325794
12th May 1906
1907
service
Royal Navy
Domestic 2nd Class
364772
Source:6325794
9th August 1907
1908
service
Royal Navy
Officer's Steward 1st Class
364772
Source:6325794
1st August 1908
1913
service
Royal Navy
Officer's Steward 1st Class
364772
HMS Goliath
Source:6325794
7th May 1913
service
Royal Navy
Officer's Steward 2nd Class
364772
Source:6325794
1915
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Goliath
The Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:9183669
13th May 1915
burial
Plymouth Hoe, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 7
Source:9183668
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Frederick |
| Initials | RF |
| Last Name | Owens |
| Source | 6325794 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard House, Bosherston, Pembroke | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Coast Guard Station, Watchet, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 364772 | Domestic 3rd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 364772 | Domestic 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 364772 | Officer's Steward 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 364772 | Officer's Steward 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 364772 | HMS Goliath | Officer's Steward 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Richard Owens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin | brother | 1891 | |
| Gertrude | sister | 1893 | |
| Jessie L | sister | 1877 | |
| Charles J | brother | 1882 | |
| Jane E | sister | 1884 | |
| Arthur D | brother | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies Wave was installed
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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