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We remember Cecil Langridge
We remember Cecil Langridge
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:8483372
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:8483371
April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J/42643
HMS 'Ganges'
Source:8483952
1915
1915
employment
Assistant gardener
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8483952
24th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8483952
24th July 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J42643
HMS 'Invincible'
Source:8483952
January 1916
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:8483369
31st May 1916
location
Herontye Lodge, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8483373
1916
death
Killed in Action
KIA at Battle of Jutland. HMS 'Invincible's Q Turret received a direct hit by a shell causing an instantaneous explosion which blew the ship in half and she sank in a few minutes
Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:8483369
Source:8483952
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel Ref. 20
Source:8483369
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Langridge |
| Source | 6424639 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herontye Lodge, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/42643 | HMS 'Ganges' | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J42643 | HMS 'Invincible' | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| George Langridge | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-24 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Jean45090 | |
| England and Wales Birth Registration Index 1837-2008 | Jean45090 | |
| 1911 Sussex Census Transcription | Jean45090 | |
| 1901 Sussex Census Transcription | Jean45090 | |
| Chailey, Sussex Roll of Honour | Jean45090 | |
| WW1 Casualty Details on chailey1418blogspot | Jean45090 | |
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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