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We remember John Reuben Cains
We remember John Reuben Cains
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1912
enlistment
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592106
11th July 1912
1912
employment
Typewriter
Unknown
Battersea, London, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592106
12th July 1912
service
Royal Navy
J18944
Source:6400974
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
J18944
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8071064
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8071064
17th October 1917
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 22.
Source:8071064
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Reuben |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Cains |
| Source | 6400974 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J18944 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J18944 | HMS Mary Rose | Leading Signalman |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-07-11 | 5'0" |
Media
Media
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John Reuben Cains - Leading SignalmanRecords the Memorial Details on Panel 22 of John Reuben Cains at Chatham Naval Memorial
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John Reuben Cains - Leading SignalmanRecords the Memorial Details on Panel 22 of John Reuben Cains at Chatham Naval Memorial
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Sue81311
Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Royal Oak at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Royal Oak at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1900-1928 | Sue81311 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| John Reuben Cains - Leading Signalman | Sue81311 | |
| John Reuben Cains - Leading Signalman | Sue81311 |
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