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We remember Frank James Barnes
We remember Frank James Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1901
1917
employment
Sawyer
Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:7903344
24th September 1917
1917
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7903347
24th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J78759
HMS Impregnable
Source:7903344
24th September 1917 - 4th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J78759
HMS Ganges
Source:7903344
5th January 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
HMS Cormorant
J78759
Source:7903344
1st July 1918 - 7th July 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
ORD Telegraphist
J78759
HMS Cormorant
Source:7903344
8th July 1919 - 1st January 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
ORD Telegraphist
J78759
HMS Pembroke
Source:7903344
2nd January 1920 - 18th March 1920
1920
discharge
Source:7903344
18th March 1920
service
Royal Navy
J78759
Source:6460189
1972
death
Not War Related
Died in Kingsdown from Cancer
Dartford
United Kingdom
Source:7903340
13th April 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 6460189 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J78759 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J78759 | HMS Impregnable | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J78759 | HMS Ganges | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J78759 | HMS Cormorant | |||
| Royal Navy | J78759 | HMS Cormorant | ORD Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J78759 | HMS Pembroke | ORD Telegraphist |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-24 | 5'3" |
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Frank in Navy Uniform circa 1918Frank in Navy Uniform circa 1918 serving a Boy Telegraphist. Posted to Gibraltar
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RAF Boxing Team?Frank Barnes wit Boxing team, seated 5th from left,x marks the spot!Contributed by:
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Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frank James Barnes in the England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 | Keith30819 | |
| Frank James Barnes RN Service Records | Keith30819 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith30819 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank in Navy Uniform circa 1918 | Keith30819 | |
| RAF Boxing Team? | Keith30819 | |
| Warrant Officer Frank James Barnes RAF | Keith30819 | |
| Frank James Barnes RN | Keith30819 |
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