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We remember John Russell Townsend
We remember John Russell Townsend
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
J19000
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8599097
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8599097
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Russell |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Townsend |
| Source | 6401030 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J19000 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Signalman |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
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