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We remember Henry John Birt Weaver
We remember Henry John Birt Weaver
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Elsie Grace Weaver
Source:9457175
1896
1898
sibling
Robert Stanley Weaver
Source:9457176
1898
1900
sibling
Isabella Dorothy Weaver
Source:9457177
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9457141
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Nelson Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9457141
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Elizabeth Ditha Weaver
Source:9457187
1902
1904
sibling
Beatrice Weaver
Source:9457188
1904
1905
sibling
Stanley William A Weaver
Source:9457189
1905
1907
sibling
Walter William Weaver
Source:9457190
1907
1910
dates
Age 15
Source:9458063
6th January 1910
1910
employment
Rivetter
United Kingdom
Source:9458063
6th January 1910
1910
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:9458063
6th January 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy Seaman
Source:9458063
6th January 1910 - 1st June 1912
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:9458063
2nd June 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J6519
Source:9458063
2nd June 1912 - 21st July 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J6519
Source:9458063
22nd July 1913 - 14th November 1917
1915
events
Court Martial
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Sentence: 12 calendar months detention
Source:9458063
10th November 1915
1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J6519
Source:9458063
15th November 1917 - 23rd May 1919
1919
dates
Age 24
Source:9457191
1st March 1919
1919
marriage
Minnie Folkes
Source:9458431
1st March 1919 - 25th March 1989
1919
location
12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9457191
1st March 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J6519
Source:9458063
24th May 1919 - 1st June 1924
1920
children
Henry A Weaver
Source:9457887
1920
1924
discharge
Source:9458063
1st June 1924
1925
children
Royston Weaver
Source:9457898
1925
1928
children
Audrey V Weaver
Source:9457928
1928
1939
dates
Age 45
Source:9457192
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Builders' Labourer
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9457192
29th September 1939
1939
location
17 Oxford Street, Gloucester C.B., Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9457192
29th September 1939
1989
dates
Age 94
Source:9458431
25th March 1989
1989
employment
General Labourer (retired)
Southend on Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9458431
25th March 1989
1989
location
Pantile House, Pantile Avenue, Southend on Sea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458431
25th March 1989
1989
death
Not War Related
1a) Bronchopneumonia; 1b) Cerebral Infarction
Southend on Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9458431
25th March 1989
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nelson Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 12 Whitfield Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1st March 1919 | |
| 17 Oxford Street, Gloucester C.B., Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Pantile House, Pantile Avenue, Southend on Sea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th March 1989 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Boy Seaman | ||||
| Royal Navy | J6519 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J6519 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J6519 | Leading Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J6519 | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry A Weaver | son | 1920 | |
| Royston Weaver | son | 1925 | |
| Audrey V Weaver | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Weaver | father | ||
| Elizabeth Weaver nee Porter | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Grace Weaver | sister | 1896 | |
| Robert Stanley Weaver | brother | 1898 | |
| Isabella Dorothy Weaver | sister | 1900 | |
| Elizabeth Ditha Weaver | sister | 1902 | |
| Beatrice Weaver | sister | 1904 | |
| Stanley William A Weaver | brother | 1905 | |
| Walter William Weaver | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Folkes | wife | 1st March 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-06-02 | 5'4" |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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