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We remember Harold Charles Simmons
We remember Harold Charles Simmons
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
enlistment
Source:8822538
2nd August 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J 44277
HMS "Indefatigable"
Source:8822538
15th February 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:8811157
31st May 1916
1916
location
6, Courtenay St., Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8811157
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
J44277
Source:6426270
1916
death
Killed in Action
Shells from the German battlecruiser Von der Tann caused an explosion in HMS "Indefatigable", Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916; there were only 2 survivors
Battle of Jutland, North Sea
Denmark
Source:8811157
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Simmons |
| Source | 6426270 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Courtenay St., Plymouth | United Kingdom | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J44277 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J 44277 | HMS "Indefatigable" | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Simmons | mother | ||
| Charles Henry Simmons | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
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Media
Media
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CWGC WreathLaid in the Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, Thyborøn, Jutland on the occasion of the Centenary dateContributed by:
Robert74668
Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Robert74668 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Robert74668 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Record | Robert74668 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Robert74668 | |
| HMS "Indefatigable" | Robert74668 | |
| HMS "Indefatigable" | Robert74668 | |
| CWGC Wreath | Robert74668 |
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