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We remember Francis Walter Howard
We remember Francis Walter Howard
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1912
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J33323
HMS Impregnable
Source:6415334
27th November 1912
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J33323
HMS Impregnable
Source:6415334
14th January 1915 - 13th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J33323
HMS Ajax
Source:6415334
14th May 1915 - 21st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J33323
HMS Ajax
Source:6415334
22nd May 1916 - 26th January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J33323
HMS Ajax
Source:6415334
27th January 1917 - 7th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman (Temporary)
3722
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:6415334
8th September 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Sub Lieutenant (Temporary)
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9115157
22nd November 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9115164
18th August 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Walter |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Howard, |
| Source | 9115164 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J33323 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J33323 | HMS Ajax | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J33323 | HMS Ajax | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J33323 | HMS Ajax | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J33323 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 3722 | Royal Naval Reserve | Midshipman (Temporary) | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Acting Sub Lieutenant (Temporary) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Officers Records of Service 1 | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Naval Reserve Officers Records of Service 2 | Fife3190 | |
| DSC - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
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