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We remember Oliver James Read
We remember Oliver James Read
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Daisy Louise Read
Source:8639526
1874
1896
birth
12 Waldick Grove, West Norwood, London
United Kingdom
Source:6400027
Source:8639526
13th October 1896
1899
sibling
Reginald Alfred Read
Source:8639526
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8644681
1901
1901
location
Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8644681
1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8639526
1911
1911
employment
Office Boy
Source:8639526
1911
1911
location
3 Birkbeck Road, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8639526
1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
HMS Warrior
Source:6400027
1st July 1913 - 16th October 1915
1914
enlistment
Source:6400027
13th October 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
HMS Vivid I
Source:6400027
27th October 1915 - 13th February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
J17997
HMS Diligence (Noble)
Source:6400027
14th February 1916 - 6th February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
HMS Vivid I
Source:6400027
6th February 1917 - 22nd June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
HMS Cassandra
Source:6400027
23rd June 1917 - 11th July 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
HMS Vivid I
Source:6400027
12th July 1918 - 9th January 1919
1935
awards
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8645335
1935
1935
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
D/J.17997
Source:8645335
1935
1965
death
folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:8639552
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver James |
| Initials | OJ |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 6400027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Birkbeck Road, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Birkbeck Place, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Warrior | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vivid I | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vivid I | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Cassandra | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vivid I | ||||
| Royal Navy | J17997 | HMS Diligence (Noble) | |||
| Royal Navy | D/J.17997 | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Silver Jubilee Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Read | mother | ||
| Rupert Charles John Read | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Louise Read | sister | 1874 | |
| Reginald Alfred Read | brother | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-13 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | debbie2674 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | debbie2674 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Histories of Royal Navy Warships in World War Two by Lt Cdr Geoffrey B Mason RN (Rtd) | Charlotte33 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 for Oliver James Read | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Read in Uniform During the 1920s | Oliver88990 | |
| HMS Cassandra | Oliver88990 | |
| HMS Warrior | Oliver88990 | |
| HMS Noble | Oliver88990 |
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