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We remember Herbert James Adams
We remember Herbert James Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Minnie Adams
Source:7626504
1892
1894
sibling
William Adams
Source:7626504
1894
1896
sibling
Louisa Adams
Source:7626504
1896
1897
1901
sibling
Gladys Adams
Source:7626504
1901
1901
location
Jews Lane, Bradwell, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7626504
1901
1903
sibling
James Adams
Source:7626506
1903
1906
sibling
Dora Adams
Source:7626506
1906
1911
employment
Farm worker
Source:7626506
1911
1911
sibling
Phyllis Adams
Source:7626506
1911
1911
location
Wheatcroft Cottages, Bradwell, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7626506
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K24581
HMS Pembroke II
Source:6501382
1st March 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K24581
HMS Dominion
Source:6501382
3rd February 1916
1919
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K24581
HM Submarine L55
Source:6501382
12th February 1919 - 9th June 1919
1919
death
Killed in Action
Submarine sunk by Russian torpedo in Baltic Sea
HM Submarine L55 in Baltic Sea
United Kingdom
Source:7626500
9th June 1919
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. "L.55" grave.
Source:7626500
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 6501382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jews Lane, Bradwell, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Wheatcroft Cottages, Bradwell, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K24581 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K24581 | HMS Dominion | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K24581 | HM Submarine L55 | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Louisa | mother | ||
| Herbert William Adams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Adams | sister | 1892 | |
| William Adams | brother | 1894 | |
| Louisa Adams | sister | 1896 | |
| Gladys Adams | sister | 1901 | |
| James Adams | brother | 1903 | |
| Dora Adams | sister | 1906 | |
| Phyllis Adams | sister | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-01 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Memorial and grave"Memorial to the men of HM Submarine L55, that was sunk in the Baltic on 4 June 1919, who lie buried in this grave" (Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014))Contributed by:
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Screen wallHerbert James Adams Is commemorated on the Memorial to the men of HM Submarine L55, that was sunk in the Baltic on 4 June 1919,Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
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 | Christine5346 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert James Adams | Christine5346 | |
| Memorial and grave | DR117137 | |
| Screen wall | DR117137 |
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