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We remember James Singer
We remember James Singer
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
enlistment
HMS Ganges Boy Training Est. Shotley, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6415662
12th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
HMS Ganges
Source:6415662
12th January 1915 - 2nd March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
HMS Impregnable Boy Training Est. Devonport
Source:6415662
3rd March 1915 - 1st July 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
HMS Vernon Torpedo School, Devonport
Source:6415662
2nd July 1915 - 20th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J33651
HMS Blanche
Source:6415662
21st August 1915 - 27th July 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Telegraphist
J33651
HMS Blanche
Source:6415662
28th July 1916 - 12th November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Telegraphist
J33651
HMS Blonde
Source:6415662
13th November 1916 - 28th January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
J33651
HMS Blonde
Source:6415662
29th January 1917 - 1st July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
HMS Bellona, Cruiser
Source:6415662
2nd July 1917 - 24th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
Devonport J33651
HMS Minatour, Cruiser
Source:6415662
25th January 1918 - 4th February 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
Devonport J33651
Devonport Naval Base (HMS Vivid)
Source:6415662
5th February 1919 - 28th August 1919
marriage
Edith Light
Source:6975385
1939
death
Killed in Action
HMS Courageous sunk by U Boat in the Western Approaches
At Sea HMS Courageous
United Kingdom
Source:6975399
17th September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Singer |
| Source | 6415662 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Impregnable Boy Training Est. Devonport | Boy 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vernon Torpedo School, Devonport | Boy Telegraphist | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Bellona, Cruiser | Telegraphist | |||
| Royal Navy | Devonport J33651 | HMS Minatour, Cruiser | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | Devonport J33651 | Devonport Naval Base (HMS Vivid) | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J33651 | HMS Blonde | Ordinary Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J33651 | HMS Blonde | Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J33651 | HMS Blanche | Ordinary Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J33651 | HMS Blanche | Boy Telegraphist |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Light | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-12 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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War Memorial, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, DevonJames Singer remembered on Plymouth War Memorial
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HMS BlondeJames Singer served aboard HMS Blonde from March 1916 to June 1917Contributed by:
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HMS BlancheJames Singer served aboard HMS Blanche from 21 August 1915 to 12 March 1916Contributed by:
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HMS BallonaJames Singer served aboard HMS Bellona from 2 July 1917 to 24 January 1918Contributed by:
David416
Communities
Communities
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HMS Blanche at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Blanche at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David416 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David416 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David416 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon | David416 | |
| HMS Blonde | David416 | |
| HMS Blanche | David416 | |
| HMS Ballona | David416 |
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