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We remember George Fountain
We remember George Fountain
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Edward Fountain
Source:9252908
1877
1879
sibling
Lillie Fountain
Source:9252908
1879
1880
sibling
Arthur Fountain
Source:9252908
1880
1885
sibling
Harry Fountain
Source:9252908
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Samuel Fountain
Source:9252908
1889
1891
sibling
William Fountain
Source:9252908
1891
1891
location
15 Autumn Grove, Burley, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252908
1891
1893
sibling
Florence M Fountain
Source:9252911
1893
1895
sibling
Clarence Fountain
Source:9252911
1895
1901
employment
Barbers Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:9252911
1901
1901
sibling
Mabel Fountain
Source:9252911
1901
1901
location
41 Burley Lodge Road, Burley Village
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252911
1901
1915
marriage
Hannah Elizabeth Sowden
Source:9252904
1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6438080
5th August 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J56111
HMS Flirt
Source:6438080
14th September 1916 - 26th October 1916
location
12, Elmfield Avenue, Oldfield Lane, Wortley, Leeds.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9252900
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died in the sinking of HMS Flirt by German Navy torpedo boats and destroyers raiding the Dover Barrage. Body not recovered
Dover Strait
United Kingdom
Source:6438080
Source:9252906
Source:9252900
26th October 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 14
Source:9252900
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Fountain |
| Source | 6438080 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Elmfield Avenue, Oldfield Lane, Wortley, Leeds. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 15 Autumn Grove, Burley, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 41 Burley Lodge Road, Burley Village | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J56111 | HMS Flirt | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Fountain | father | ||
| Fanny | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Fountain | brother | 1877 | |
| Lillie Fountain | sister | 1879 | |
| Arthur Fountain | brother | 1880 | |
| Harry Fountain | brother | 1885 | |
| Samuel Fountain | brother | 1889 | |
| William Fountain | brother | 1891 | |
| Florence M Fountain | sister | 1893 | |
| Clarence Fountain | brother | 1895 | |
| Mabel Fountain | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Elizabeth Sowden | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialOrdinary Seaman George Fountain is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial (image 2013)
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialOrdinary Seaman George Fountain is commemorated on panel 14 of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial (image 2013)Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
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 | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | DR117137 |
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