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We remember James Bowen
We remember James Bowen
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
John Henry Bowen
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6th February 1891
1891
birth
The Folly, Steynton, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
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29th September 1891
1895
education
Infants
Walton West and Talbenny Voluntary School
Walton West, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
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4th June 1895 - 17th October 1898
1896
sibling
Mary Ann Bowen
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12th July 1896
1897
sibling
Priscilla Bowen
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18th February 1897
1901
sibling
Thomas Henry Bowen
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17th July 1901
1904
sibling
Arthur Richard Bowen
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13th August 1904
1909
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
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29th September 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J572
HMS Hannibal
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29th September 1909 - 2nd October 1909
1910
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J572
HMS Commonwealth
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3rd September 1910 - 25th June 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy Sailor
J572
HMS Impregnable
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8th February 1913 - 8th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
J572
HMS Concourer
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29th November 1917 - 2nd October 1925
1919
marriage
Rachel Gwilliam
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15th April 1919 - 2nd October 1925
1920
children
Dorothy Elizabeth Phyllis Bowen
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23rd February 1920
1922
children
Kenneth James Bowen
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3rd June 1922
1924
children
Cecil Thomas Richard Bowen
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14th January 1924
1925
children
Audrey Rose Bowen
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29th June 1925
1925
hospitalisation
Brights Disease due to a injury to his Kidneys while diving for HMS Dauntless
Hospital/Institution
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5th August 1925 - 2nd October 1925
service
Royal Navy
J572
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1925
death
Not War Related
While serving on HMS Dauntless, Great Uncle James was diving, he injured his kidneys and contracted Brights Disease was conveyed back to Plymouth Naval Hospital where he died from his illness
Plymouth, England
United Kingdom
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2nd October 1925
burial
Fern Dale Road, Plymouth
Weston Mill Cemetary
United Kingdom
Grave Ref : 3866 Section 39
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bowen |
| Source | 6382616 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J572 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J572 | HMS Impregnable | Boy Sailor | ||
| Royal Navy | J572 | HMS Hannibal | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J572 | HMS Commonwealth | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J572 | HMS Concourer | Petty Officer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Elizabeth Phyllis Bowen | daughter | 23rd February 1920 | |
| Kenneth James Bowen | son | 3rd June 1922 | |
| Audrey Rose Bowen | daughter | 29th June 1925 | |
| Cecil Thomas Richard Bowen | son | 14th January 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Bowen | father | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Thomas | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Bowen | brother | 6th February 1891 | |
| Mary Ann Bowen | sister | 12th July 1896 | |
| Priscilla Bowen | sister | 18th February 1897 | |
| Thomas Henry Bowen | brother | 17th July 1901 | |
| Arthur Richard Bowen | brother | 13th August 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Gwilliam | wife | 15th April 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-09-29 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Petty Officer James BowenServed with the Royal Navy signed up for 12 year Service
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Chart Showing the GraveUncle James is Buried beneath James William Arthur "Green", due to do many service men and local people passing away, I was told that people shared graves which is why Great Uncle James is in this PlotContributed by:
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Aboard HMS DauntlessGreat Uncle James is 2nd in from the left of the photoContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Petty Officer James Bowen | Shirley8235 | |
| Chart Showing the Grave | Shirley8235 | |
| Aboard HMS Dauntless | Shirley8235 | |
| Great Uncle James and Great Aunt Rachel | Shirley8235 | |
| HMS Dauntless | Shirley8235 | |
| Petty Officer James Bowen | Shirley8235 | |
| known as Phyllis | Shirley8235 | |
| Kenneth | Shirley8235 | |
| Cecil | Shirley8235 | |
| HMS Hannibal | Shirley8235 | |
| HMS Commonwealth | Shirley8235 | |
| HMS Conqueror | Shirley8235 |
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