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We remember John Edward Bell
We remember John Edward Bell
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
employment
Stallman in coal mine
Local Colliery
Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592017
14th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Devonport, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592017
14th April 1915
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8071024
17th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
J37754
Source:6419758
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8071024
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J37754 (Dev)
Source:8071024
1917
death
Killed in Action
Sinking of HMS Mary Rose by 2 German cruisers, SS Brummer and SS Bremse.
North Sea off Norway
Norway
Source:8071024
17th October 1917
burial
Plymouth, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 21
Source:8071024
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Bell |
| Source | 6419758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J37754 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J37754 (Dev) | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Bell | mother | ||
| Arthur Bell | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-14 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1900-1928 | Sue81311 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire | Sue81311 | |
| War Memorial | Sue81311 |
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