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We remember Alfred Edward Gibbens
We remember Alfred Edward Gibbens
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
E.m. Gibbens
Source:8914879
1890
1892
sibling
W.j. Gibbens
Source:8914879
1892
1894
1898
sibling
Arthur Gibbens
Source:8914882
1898
1900
sibling
Emily Elizabeth Gibbens
Source:8914882
1900
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8914879
31st March 1901
1901
location
7. Eagle Hill. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8914879
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8914882
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8914882
2nd April 1911
1911
location
60. Hereson Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8914882
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
J11791
H.M.S. Ganges
Source:8914889
22nd April 1911 - 1st December 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J11791
H.M.S. Royal Oak
Source:8914889
1st May 1916 - 8th April 1921
1924
service
Royal Navy
J11791
H.M.S. Pembroke I
Source:8914889
30th August 1924 - 14th November 1924
1966
dates
Age 71
Source:8914892
1966
1966
death
Not War Related
Death registered 2nd quarter 1966 aged 71 years.
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8914892
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Gibbens |
| Source | 6393826 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60. Hereson Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7. Eagle Hill. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J11791 | H.M.S. Ganges | |||
| Royal Navy | J11791 | H.M.S. Pembroke I | |||
| Royal Navy | J11791 | H.M.S. Royal Oak | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Gibbens | mother | ||
| Joseph William Gibbens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.m. Gibbens | sister | 1890 | |
| W.j. Gibbens | brother | 1892 | |
| Arthur Gibbens | brother | 1898 | |
| Emily Elizabeth Gibbens | sister | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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