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We remember John William Lonn
We remember John William Lonn
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1900
sibling
Charles Julius Lonn
Source:8659824
May 1900
1902
sibling
Minnie Rose Leah Lonn
Source:8659824
1902
1906
sibling
Albert Edward Lonn
Source:8659824
1906
1907
sibling
Harry - Gustave Henry Lonn
Source:8659824
17th July 1907
1909
sibling
Eileen May Lonn
Source:8659824
1909
1913
appointments
Boy Sailor; Impregnable;Gibraltar;Vivid I; Sutlej
Source:6406450
16th April 1913 - 22nd June 1914
1913
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6406450
16th April 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy Sailor II
J24423
Impregnable
Source:6406450
16th April 1913 - 4th December 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy Sailor I
J24423
HMS Gibraltar, Vivid, Sutlej
Source:6406450
5th December 1913 - 22nd June 1914
1914
appointments
Able Seaman ; HMS DEFENCE
Source:6406450
23rd June 1914 - 31st May 1916
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J24423
HMS DEFENCE
Source:6406450
15th October 1915 - 14th April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J24423
HMS Defence
Source:6406450
15th April 1916 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
J24423
Source:6406450
1916
death
Killed in Action
John served as Able Seaman on HMS Defence which was sunk at the battle of Jutland with the loss of the crew of about 900 men
HMS Defence, Battle of Jutland, Danish Coast
Denmark
Source:8656407
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 12
Source:8656407
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J24423 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J24423 | Impregnable | Boy Sailor II | ||
| Royal Navy | J24423 | HMS Gibraltar, Vivid, Sutlej | Boy Sailor I | ||
| Royal Navy | J24423 | HMS DEFENCE | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J24423 | HMS Defence | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Leah Lonn -nee May | mother | ||
| John Henry Lonn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Julius Lonn | brother | May 1900 | |
| Minnie Rose Leah Lonn | sister | 1902 | |
| Albert Edward Lonn | brother | 1906 | |
| Harry - Gustave Henry Lonn | brother | 17th July 1907 | |
| Eileen May Lonn | sister | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-16 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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John Lonn CWGC Commemoration certificateCertificate from Commonwealth War graves commision showing Plymouth Naval Memorial. John Lonn's name is on Panel 12
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Welsh Book of RemembranceThe Welsh Book of Remembrance is a beautifully decorated volume containing the names of around 35,000 men and women of Welsh birth and parentage and also those who served with Welsh Regiments who lost their lives during the First World War. To reflect the fact that most of the men and women named in the Book died in Belgium or France the glass casing is French and the marble pedestal is Belgian. It has been digitised and transcribed as part of the Wales for Peace project, led by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, and in collaboration with the National Library of Wales. The book is held in the Crypt at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.Contributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW 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 | Albert87259 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Albert87259 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Albert87259 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Albert87259 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Albert87259 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Albert87259 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC Caualty Record for John William Lonn | Albert87259 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| John Lonn CWGC Commemoration certificate | Albert87259 | |
| John William Lonn | Albert87259 | |
| Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Selena49658 | |
| Welsh Book of Remembrance | Selena49658 |
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