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We remember John Henry Casey
We remember John Henry Casey
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1912
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker.
K14329
HMS Defence
1st. Cruiser Squadron.
Source:6491156
20th March 1912 - 31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Seaman
K.14329. (DEV)
HMS Defence
Source:7947208
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
1 of at least 893 killed when HMS Defence was destroyed by gunfire from 5 German ships.
At Sea Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:6491156
31st May 1916
burial
At Sea Jutland. Commemorated on. 14. Plymouth Naval Memorial,Plymouth,Devon.
Source:7947208
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Casey |
| Source | 6491156 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K14329 | HMS Defence | 1st. Cruiser Squadron. | Leading Stoker. | |
| Royal Navy | K.14329. (DEV) | HMS Defence | Acting Leading Seaman |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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