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We remember Arthur Henry Cassell
We remember Arthur Henry Cassell
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J34572
HMS Renown
Source:6416581
September 1917 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J34572
HMS Hindustan
Source:6416581
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/34572
HMS Vindictive
Source:6416581
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Cause of death Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Cemetery Body not recovered for burial
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8646775
23rd April 1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8646775
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel Reference: 29
Source:8646776
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Cassell |
| Source | 6416581 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/34572 | HMS Vindictive | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J34572 | HMS Renown | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J34572 | HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | 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.
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Arthur Henry CassellThis is a studio photo taken in uniform able seaman J/34572 on enlisting date not on back of postcard. Written on back is his name the date of death April 23rd 1918 and missing for six months.
Contributed by:
Martin75559
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Arthur Henry Cassell | Martin75559 |
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