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We remember James Yapp
We remember James Yapp
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K17885
HMS Falmouth
Source:6494710
2nd February 1914 - 26th August 1916
1925
marriage
Isabella Paton
Source:9226703
1925
1930
children
Margaret Rose Yapp
Source:9226703
10th August 1930
1935
children
James Yapp
Source:9226703
11th November 1935
1971
death
Not War Related
Chigwell Row, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9226703
7th June 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Yapp |
| Source | 6494710 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K17885 | HMS Falmouth | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Rose Yapp | daughter | 10th August 1930 | |
| James Yapp | son | 11th November 1935 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina Smith | mother | ||
| James Yapp | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Paton | wife | 1925 |
Media
Media
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James Yapp (L) & Maurice Coe (R)Maurice Coe was my father's friend, he was killed when HMS Falmouth was torpedoed on 19th August 1916 by U63.
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James YappWearing hat ribbon of HMS Despatch the last ship in which he served before leaving the Navy, and medals..
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Dog rescued from HMS FalmouthThe dog had originally been rescued from a German trawler sunk by the Falmouth.Contributed by:
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HMS CourageousOn the back of this photo is written in my mother's hand "Was shown over this ship y J Yapp on 17th May 1919. He served on Courageous from 13/4/1917 until 12/2/1920.Contributed by:
Jim133056
Communities
Communities
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HMS Falmouth at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Falmouth at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Colin86612 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Yapp (L) & Maurice Coe (R) | Jim133056 | |
| James Yapp | Jim133056 | |
| Dog rescued from HMS Falmouth | Jim133056 | |
| James Yapp | Jim133056 | |
| HMS Courageous | Jim133056 |
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