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We remember Joseph Rothwell
We remember Joseph Rothwell
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
42 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldhaam, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650856
31st March 1901
1911
location
37 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650703
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J34695
HMS Defence
Source:6416703
14th May 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
21 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9650355
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Joseph Rothwell served on HMS Defence, an armoured cruiser which sank with the loss of 54 officers and 849 men.
North Sea; HMS Defence, Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:6416703
Source:9650437
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
North Sea. Joseph died during the Battle of Jutland and his body was not recovered
United Kingdom
Source:9650437
sibling
Margaret Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Thomas Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Hannah Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Lily Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Mona Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Flora Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
Ellis Rothwell
Source:9650703
sibling
John Rothwell
Source:9650856
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Rothwell |
| Source | 6416703 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| 37 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 42 Garforth Street, Chadderton, Oldhaam, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J34695 | HMS Defence | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Alice Rothwell | mother | ||
| John Rothwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Rothwell | sister | ||
| Thomas Rothwell | brother | ||
| Hannah Rothwell | sister | ||
| Lily Rothwell | sister | ||
| Mona Rothwell | sister | ||
| Flora Rothwell | sister | ||
| Ellis Rothwell | brother | ||
| John Rothwell | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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J34695 Joseph Rothwell UK Army & Navy BMDImage downloaded from Ancestry.comContributed by:
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J34695 Joseph Rothwell CWGCImage downloaded from Ancestry.com showing summary details relating to Joseph Rothwell's deathContributed by:
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J34695 Joseph Rothwell Register of Seamen's ServicImage downloaded from Ancestry.comContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Rothwell | Jean36823 | |
| J34695 Joseph Rothwell UK Army & Navy BMD | Neil139146 | |
| J34695 Joseph Rothwell CWGC | Neil139146 | |
| J34695 Joseph Rothwell Register of Seamen's Servic | Neil139146 | |
| Joseph Rothwell 1911 Census | Neil139146 | |
| Thomas Rothwell 1901 Census | Neil139146 | |
| J34695 Joseph Rothwell | Neil139146 |
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