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We remember James Stephen Foreman
We remember James Stephen Foreman
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
George Foreman
Source:9529846
1898
1901
location
Jeffesons Cottages, Hoo, Suffolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9529856
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9529856
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Jennie Foreman
Source:9529846
1901
1903
sibling
Martha Foreman
Source:9529846
1903
1906
sibling
Nellie Foreman
Source:9529846
1906
1908
sibling
Stanley Foreman
Source:9529846
1908
1910
sibling
Oliver Foreman
Source:9529846
1910
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9529846
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Easton, Wickham Market, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9529846
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stock Boy on Farm
United Kingdom
Source:9529846
2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Labourer
Source:6409907
19th January 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2
J/27883
H.M.S. Ganges
Source:6409907
19th September 1913 - 18th March 1914
1913
enlistment
Source:6409907
19th September 1913
1913
location
H.M.S. Ganges (Training Establishment)
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6409907
19th September 1913 - 19th May 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1
J/27883
H.M.S. Ganges
Source:6409907
19th March 1914 - 19th May 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1
J/27883
H.M.S. Royal Arthur
Source:6409907
20th May 1914 - 30th November 1914
1914
location
H.M.S. Royal Arthur (Training Establishment)
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6409907
20th May 1914 - 30th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1
J/27883
H.M.S. Pembroke I
Source:6409907
1st December 1914 - 10th December 1914
1914
location
H.M.S. Pembroke (Training Establishment), Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6409907
1st December 1914 - 10th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1
J/27883
H.M.S. Clan McNaughton
Source:6409907
11th December 1914 - 18th January 1914
1914
location
H.M.S. Clan McNaughton
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6409907
11th December 1914 - 3rd February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J/27883
H.M.S. Clan McNaughton
Source:6409907
19th January 1915 - 3rd December 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Ship presumed to have been mined with the loss of all 281 on board. Although wreckage found on North Coast of Ireland, nothing is known about the circumstances of the loss.
At Sea onboard H.M.S. Clan McNaughton
United Kingdom
Source:6409907
3rd February 1915
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
10
Source:9529830
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Stephen |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Foreman |
| Source | 6409907 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton, Wickham Market, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| H.M.S. Clan McNaughton | United Kingdom | military residence address | 11th December 1914 - 3rd February 1915 | |
| H.M.S. Ganges (Training Establishment) | United Kingdom | military residence address | 19th September 1913 - 19th May 1914 | |
| H.M.S. Pembroke (Training Establishment), Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1st December 1914 - 10th December 1914 | |
| H.M.S. Royal Arthur (Training Establishment) | United Kingdom | military residence address | 20th May 1914 - 30th November 1914 | |
| Jeffesons Cottages, Hoo, Suffolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Ganges | Boy 1 | ||
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Ganges | Boy 2 | ||
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Pembroke I | Boy 1 | ||
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Royal Arthur | Boy 1 | ||
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Clan McNaughton | Boy 1 | ||
| Royal Navy | J/27883 | H.M.S. Clan McNaughton | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Foreman nee Garnham | mother | ||
| James Foreman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Foreman | brother | 1898 | |
| Jennie Foreman | sister | 1901 | |
| Martha Foreman | sister | 1903 | |
| Nellie Foreman | sister | 1906 | |
| Stanley Foreman | brother | 1908 | |
| Oliver Foreman | brother | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-19 | 5'8" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | Ann144206 |
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