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We remember Charles Farmer
We remember Charles Farmer
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Kings Cross Road Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659341
31st March 1901
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd class
J8713
Ganges
Source:6390751
7th June 1910
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy Signaller
HMS Leander
Source:8681175
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Leander
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8681175
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:6390751
3rd February 1912
1912
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6390751
3rd February 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Signaller
J8713
HMS Indefatigable
Source:6390751
25th January 1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
J8713
HMS Indefatigable
Source:8681175
1st April 1915 - 13th June 1916
1916
internment
pow
Dulmen
Dulmen
Germany
Source:6390751
14th June 1916 - 13th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6390751
5th November 1919
1970
death
King Lynn Reg district
United Kingdom
Source:8681178
1970
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Leander | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Kings Cross Road Clerkenwell | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J8713 | HMS Indefatigable | Signaller | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Leander | Boy Signaller | |||
| Royal Navy | J8713 | HMS Indefatigable | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | J8713 | Ganges | Boy 2nd class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Farmer | mother | ||
| Frederick Farmer | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-02-03 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Royal Navy Signaller C FarmerA film still taken from episode 14 of the BBC television production 'The Great War'. IWM image FLM 3792
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oral History interview, 1963 | Charlotte33 | |
| Jutland interactive map | Keith1947 | |
| Charles Farmer | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Royal Navy Signaller C Farmer | Charlotte33 | |
| ICRC document PA5516 | Keith1947 |
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