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We remember Frederick John Charles Prowse
We remember Frederick John Charles Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
20 Oakfield Tce, Charles, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6501122
Source:9314259
31st August 1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9314273
31st March 1901
1901
location
39 Oakfield Tce, Sutton, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9314273
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9314284
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9314284
2nd April 1911
1911
location
35 Oakfield Tce, Sutton, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9314284
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Devonport
Source:9314301
1915
1915
employment
Baker
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9314301
10th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2
K24322
Vivid 2
Source:9314301
10th February 1915 - 1st May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1
K24322
Orion
Source:9314301
2nd May 1915 - 26th February 1918
1916
events
Jutland
Battle
Source:9314301
31st May 1916 - 1st June 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1
K24322
Hindustan
Source:9314301
27th February 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1
K24322
Orion
Source:9314301
24th April 1918 - 12th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leader Stoker
K24322
Orion
Source:9314301
13th June 1918 - 11th December 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K24322
Orion
Source:9314301
12th December 1918 - 30th January 1920
1929
marriage
Gladys May Diamond Prowse nee Radmore
Source:9314073
June 1929
1930
children
Sheila Maureen Prowse
Source:9314073
2nd February 1930
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9314073
17th September 1939
service
Royal Navy
K24322
Source:6501122
1939
death
Killed in Action
HMS Courageous, sunk by UBoat 29, off the coast of Ireland
HMS Corageous
United Kingdom
Source:9314073
17th September 1939
burial
Plymouth Hoe
HMS Courageous
United Kingdom
Source:9314073
sibling
George Prowse
Source:9314273
sibling
Samuel Prowse
Source:9314273
sibling
Lilian Prowse
Source:9314273
location
parents address
Source:9314284
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick John Charles |
| Initials | FJC |
| Last Name | Prowse |
| Source | 6501122 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Oakfield Tce, Sutton, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Oakfield Tce, Sutton, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Maureen Prowse | daughter | 2nd February 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lily Prowse nee Ball | mother | ||
| George Anthony Hine Prowse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Prowse | brother | ||
| Samuel Prowse | brother | ||
| Lilian Prowse | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys May Diamond Prowse nee Radmore | wife | June 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Aubern |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-10 | 5'1" |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
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