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We remember Edward John Gilkerson
We remember Edward John Gilkerson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
location
3 Temperance Cottages, Binfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8816165
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J16397
HMS KING GEORGE V
Source:6398427
24th June 1915 - 31st December 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J/16397
HMS King George V
Source:6398427
1st January 1918 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J/16397
HMS Hindustan
Source:6398427
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J/16397
HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company)
Source:8870988
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8641698
Source:8641696
23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 43A
Source:8641698
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Gilkerson |
| Source | 6398427 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Temperance Cottages, Binfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J16397 | HMS KING GEORGE V | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/16397 | HMS Hindustan | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/16397 | HMS King George V | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/16397 | HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company) | Leading Seaman |
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Keith1947 -
Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris"IWM Catalogue number: FEQ 91 Department: Exhibits http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30028294Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Seaman Storming Party listUnder the terms of clause 13 of the VC statutes, in cases where a body of men was deemed to have been so gallant, the best way to select VCs was by a ballot, enabling the men themselves to decide. Following on from a ballot for the Royal Marine participants, a ballot was held for the Royal Navy participants. These latter were the ships crews of Vindictive, Iris II, Daffodil, as well as the 200 men of the Naval Storming Party. Captain Carpenter of the Vindictive, and AB McKenzie who belonged to B Company of the seaman storming party, were awarded the VC as a result of the ballot. Unfortunately, the six page list does not break out the parties by company and embarked ship.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS King George V at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS King George V at the Battle of Jutland
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris" | Keith1947 | |
| Seaman Storming Party list | Keith1947 |
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