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We remember Ernest Samuel Brown
We remember Ernest Samuel Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
George Henry Brown Later O'hara
Source:9017796
1896
1897
sibling
Ruby Brown Later O'hara
Source:9017796
1897
1899
sibling
Lily O'hara
Source:9017796
1899
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9017790
31st March 1901
1901
location
Alcester Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9017790
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
James O'hara
Source:9017796
1902
1904
sibling
Mary O'hara
Source:9017796
1904
1908
sibling
Julia O'hara
Source:9017796
1908
1914
employment
Shoe Hand
United Kingdom
Source:6498579
17th January 1914
1914
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:6498579
17th January 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K21761
HMSs Victory II, Attentive (Mermaid)
Source:6498579
17th January 1914 - 16th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K/21761
HMSs Attentive (Mermaid), Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:8644842
17th January 1915 - 27th March 1916
1915
marriage
Elsie May Bardell
Source:9450960
21st November 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8644839
27th March 1916
1916
location
Birmingham, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8644839
27th March 1916
marriage
Elsie
Source:8644842
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
United Kingdom
Source:8644839
27th March 1916
burial
Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
17
Source:8644839
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Samuel |
| Initials | ES |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 6498579 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Birmingham, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K21761 | HMSs Victory II, Attentive (Mermaid) | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/21761 | HMSs Attentive (Mermaid), Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Kate Duggins later O'Hara | mother | ||
| Samuel Brown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily O'Hara | step-sister | 1899 | |
| James O'Hara | step-brother | 1902 | |
| Mary O'Hara | step-sister | 1904 | |
| Julia O'Hara | step-sister | 1908 | |
| George Henry Brown later O'Hara | brother | 1896 | |
| Ruby Brown later O'Hara | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie | wife | ||
| Elsie May Bardell | wife | 21st November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-17 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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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 | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry.com, UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Bridget3206 | |
| Marriage record | Bridget3206 | |
| Partial transcription of Naval Pension Ledger | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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