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We remember Frederick William Power
We remember Frederick William Power
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Charles Victor Power
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25th May 1893
1895
sibling
Ada Louisa Power
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January 1895
1897
birth
26 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
Source:6418911
Source:9078337
16th March 1897
1897
location
27 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9078364
1897
1899
sibling
Albert Edward Power
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11th July 1899
1901
sibling
Edward Baden Power
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5th April 1901
1901
dates
Age 4
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1901
1901
location
27 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9584796
1901
1903
sibling
Louisa Frances Power
Source:9078337
5th April 1903
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9078387
1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Print Works
Bermondsey
United Kingdom
Source:9078387
1911
1911
location
46 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9078364
1911 - 1913
1913
location
D15, Dwelling House, Service Cottages, Woolwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9078364
1913 - 1915
1914
awards
1914-18 Star
Other War Service Award
Source:9079623
1914
1914
awards
British War Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9079623
1914
1914
awards
Victory Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9079623
1914
1915
employment
Carpenters Laborour
Capenter
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:9078532
1st January 1915 - 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy II, Boy I
J36906
HMS Ganges
Source:9583221
11th February 1915 - 29th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J36906
HMS Duke Of Edinburgh
Source:9078532
7th December 1915 - 28th July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Abe Seaman
J36906
HMS Pembroke 1
Source:9078532
29th July 1917 - 1st December 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J36906
HMS Boadicea
Source:9078532
21st December 1917 - 26th February 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Abe Bodied Seaman
J36906
HMS Egmont
Source:9584751
12th June 1919 - 19th August 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J36906
HMS Cleopatra
Source:9078532
25th October 1920 - 25th August 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J36906
HMS Caladon
Source:9078532
26th August 1921
1924
children
Frederick J Power
Source:9078515
June 1924
1925
children
Margaret Louise Power
Source:9078515
21st September 1925
1930
employment
Steel Erector
Public Works Employer
Dagenham
United Kingdom
Source:9078387
1930 - 1931
1930
location
197 Sterry Road, Dagenham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9078364
1930 - 1931
1930
children
Eric Charles Power
Source:9078515
3rd November 1930
1931
dates
Age 34
Source:9078490
25th November 1931
marriage
Elizabeth Emma Hawkins
Source:9078515
1931
death
Not War Related
Died of 1. a. Mynocardial Failure b. Broncho Pneumonia No Post Mortem after falling into Dagenham Docks when they were building the Ford jetty.
Oldchurch Hosiptal, 1 Oldchurch Road, Romford
United Kingdom
Source:9078347
Source:9078337
25th November 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Power |
| Source | 6418911 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Sterry Road, Dagenham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1930 - 1931 | |
| 27 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 27 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 1897 | |
| 46 Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 - 1913 | |
| D15, Dwelling House, Service Cottages, Woolwich | United Kingdom | their own address | 1913 - 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Caladon | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Boadicea | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Duke Of Edinburgh | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Cleopatra | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Ganges | Boy II, Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Pembroke 1 | Abe Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J36906 | HMS Egmont | Abe Bodied Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-18 Star | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Charles Power | son | 3rd November 1930 | |
| Margaret Louise Power | daughter | 21st September 1925 | |
| Frederick J Power | son | June 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Rice | mother | ||
| Charles Victor Guy Power | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Power | brother | 11th July 1899 | |
| Ada Louisa Power | sister | January 1895 | |
| Edward Baden Power | brother | 5th April 1901 | |
| Louisa Frances Power | sister | 5th April 1903 | |
| Charles Victor Power | brother | 25th May 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Emma Hawkins | wife |
Media
Media
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School Attendance Medal 1901 -1904Awarded to Frederick Power as a child to help him stay in school and be punctual.Contributed by:
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King Edward VII School Attendance Medal 1902Front side of medal issued by the School Board for LondonContributed by:
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1914-18 British War MedalFrederick William Power's only surviving war medal in the family posession. stamped with his name around the rim and with his Royal Navy Number J36906.Contributed by:
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Death CertificateCopy of certificate obtained by Frederick's Grandson Steven PowerContributed by:
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Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Southwark, SurreyPlace where Frederick William Power was bornContributed by:
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Frederick William Power leftOn Board unkown ship at about 20 years old.Contributed by:
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Awards to FrederickUK, Naval Medal or Award: Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal Service Year: 1914-1920 Service Location: Europe Campaign or Service: World War I Service Number: J 36906Contributed by:
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London, England, C of E BaptismsLondon, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917 for Frederic William Power.Contributed by:
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HMS Duke of EdinburghPhot of my grandafathers 1st ship he served upon at that time.Contributed by:
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HMS CaladonAfter WW1 frederick served onm the Caladon as well as past ships.Contributed by:
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HMS Egmont Navel Base MaltaBased where Frederick was stationed during his time in MaltaContributed by:
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1901 England Census for Frederick PowerCensus detailing address and family detailsContributed by:
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1911 Census for EnglandDetails of family address and family members occupations etcContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Duke of Edinburgh at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Duke of Edinburgh at the Battle of Jutland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Power ancestry record | Steven126399 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Frederick William Power | Steven126399 | |
| School Attendance Medal 1901 -1904 | Steven126399 | |
| King Edward VII School Attendance Medal 1902 | Steven126399 | |
| 1914-18 British War Medal | Steven126399 | |
| Birth Certificate | Steven126399 | |
| Death Certificate | Steven126399 | |
| Navy Record | Steven126399 | |
| Ontario Street, Bermondsey, Southwark, Surrey | Steven126399 | |
| Frederick William Power left | Steven126399 | |
| Awards to Frederick | Steven126399 | |
| Frederick William Power | Steven126399 | |
| London, England, C of E Baptisms | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Ganges | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Duke of Edinburgh | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Boadicea | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Cleopatra | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Caladon | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Pembroke | Steven126399 | |
| HMS Egmont Navel Base Malta | Steven126399 | |
| 1901 England Census for Frederick Power | Steven126399 | |
| 1911 Census for England | Steven126399 |
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