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We remember Francis Henry Kelland
We remember Francis Henry Kelland
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J30116
HMS Conqueror
Source:6412138
22nd October 1914 - 29th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J30116
HMS Conqueror
Source:6412138
30th June 1916 - 29th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J30116
HMS Conqueror
Source:6412138
30th May 1917 - 26th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/30116
HMS Hindustan
Source:6412138
27th February 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/30116
HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company)
Source:8662531
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8662531
23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J30116
Devonport Naval Base (HMS Vivid)
Source:6412138
24th April 1918 - 8th November 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J30116
HMS Conqueror
Source:6412138
9th November 1918 - 2nd January 1919
1923
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J30116
HMS Revenge
Source:6412138
7th September 1923 - 4th March 1924
1969
death
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:9198188
1969
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/30116 | HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | HMS Conqueror | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | HMS Conqueror | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | HMS Conqueror | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | HMS Conqueror | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/30116 | HMS Iris II - Seaman Storming Party ("D" Company) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | Devonport Naval Base (HMS Vivid) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J30116 | HMS Revenge | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Conqueror at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Conqueror at the Battle of Jutland
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal RecipientsMore about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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