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We remember Harold Abner Veck
We remember Harold Abner Veck
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
George
Source:8521966
31st August 1891
1893
sibling
Percy Veck
Source:8521966
5th August 1893
1895
1899
sibling
Walter Thomas Veck
Source:8521966
12th January 1899
1901
sibling
Frederick Victor Veck
Source:8521966
23rd February 1901
1903
sibling
Reginald Alvin Veck
Source:8521966
14th July 1903
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J13081
HMS Superb
Source:6395115
14th November 1914 - 30th August 1917
1915
appointments
Various ship appointments
Source:8521958
15th May 1915 - 1st September 1928
1980
death
Not War Related
He fell asleep in his chair.
United Kingdom
Source:8521952
2nd January 1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Abner |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Veck |
| Source | 6395115 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J13081 | HMS Superb | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Veck | mother | ||
| Arthur Veck | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Veck | brother | 5th August 1893 | |
| George | brother | 31st August 1891 | |
| Walter Thomas Veck | brother | 12th January 1899 | |
| Reginald Alvin Veck | brother | 14th July 1903 | |
| Frederick Victor Veck | brother | 23rd February 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-10-18 | 5'3" |
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Harold Abner VeckHarold in uniform displaying what I assume is a service number
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Service historyThis list shows the ships Harold served on between 1911 and 1928.Contributed by:
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Communities
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HMS Superb at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Superb at the Battle of Jutland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Abner Veck | Petra73550 | |
| This is an entry in the BDM registry. | Petra73550 | |
| Service history | Petra73550 | |
| Medal roll | Petra73550 | |
| 1901 census | Petra73550 | |
| 1911 census | Petra73550 |
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We remember Harold Abner Veck
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