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We remember Albert Joseph West
We remember Albert Joseph West
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J32673
HMS Colossus
Source:6414689
20th March 1915 - 22nd October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J32673
HMS Colossus
Source:6414689
23rd October 1916 - 6th June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J32673
HMS Colossus
Source:6414689
7th June 1917 - 1st March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/32673
HMS Hindustan
Source:6414689
2nd March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/32673
HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "B" Company
Source:8667727
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8667727
23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J32673
HMS Colossus
Source:6414689
24th April 1918 - 2nd February 1919
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/32673 | HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32673 | HMS Colossus | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32673 | HMS Colossus | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32673 | HMS Colossus | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32673 | HMS Colossus | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J/32673 | HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party, "B" Company | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
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 Colossus at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Colossus 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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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 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
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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