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We remember Archibald John Bolton
We remember Archibald John Bolton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy II
J12000
HMS Impregnable
Source:9654021
26th April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J12000
HMS Impregnable
Source:9654021
1st December 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J12000
HMS Devonshire
Source:9654021
17th June 1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J12000
HMS Devonshire
Source:9654021
25th June 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J12000
HMS VALIANT
Source:6394035
13th January 1916 - 28th November 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J12000
Vivid 1 (shore base)
Source:9654021
1st July 1918
1921
dates
Age 26
Source:9654097
16th July 1921
1921
marriage
Violet Dale
Source:9654097
16th July 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
HMS Tiger
Source:9654097
16th July 1921
1939
employment
Postman, Division 1
Post Office
Source:9654157
29th September 1939
1939
location
165 Kenley Road, Merton, Surrey (father in law's home)
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9654157
29th September 1939
marriage
Violet Dale
Source:9654157
1956
death
Aged 61.
Merton Park, Surrey, England
United Kingdom
Source:9654128
27th August 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Bolton |
| Source | 6394035 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Kenley Road, Merton, Surrey (father in law's home) | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J12000 | HMS VALIANT | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J12000 | HMS Impregnable | Boy II | ||
| Royal Navy | J12000 | HMS Impregnable | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J12000 | HMS Devonshire | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J12000 | HMS Devonshire | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Tiger | Leading Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J12000 | Vivid 1 (shore base) | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bolton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Dale | wife | 16th July 1921 | |
| Violet Dale | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-06-17 | 5'7" |
Media
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Service Papers - Archibald John BoltonPersonal information, description, progress through the sevice and ships served in are shown in this record.
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Archibald John Bolton and Violet Dale marriageMarriage certificate - ceremony at Holy Trinity Church, Wimbledon, Surrey, by licence. Witnesses were John James DALE (bride's father) and John James DALE jnr. (bride's brother). All signed the Register.Contributed by:
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Probate entry - Archibald John BoltonShows date of death, residence and date and place of probate of Archibald John BoltonContributed by:
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1939 Register - Archibald John and Violet BoltonShows names, addresses, dates of birth and occupations of Archibald John Bolton and his wife Violet, at the time the register was taken.Contributed by:
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1901 Census - John and Annie Read BoltonThis census shows John and Annie Bolton and their four children, Annie, Archibald John, Millicent and Anthony. Both Anthony and Archibald John served in the Royal Navy during World War 1. Please see J34087 Anthony Bolton's record on this site for his details.Contributed by:
Rosemary33251
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Papers - Archibald John Bolton | Rosemary33251 | |
| Archibald John Bolton and Violet Dale marriage | Rosemary33251 | |
| Probate entry - Archibald John Bolton | Rosemary33251 | |
| 1939 Register - Archibald John and Violet Bolton | Rosemary33251 | |
| 1901 Census - John and Annie Read Bolton | Rosemary33251 |
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