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We remember Robert Francis Kitt
We remember Robert Francis Kitt
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Maud Kitt
Source:8576346
1894
1896
1899
sibling
George Kitt
Source:8576346
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8576346
1901
1901
sibling
Stanley Kitt
Source:8576346
1901
1901
location
Old Trenton, St Stephens, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576346
1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8576327
1911
1911
employment
Farm Boy
Broadmoor St Stephens, Saltash, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:8576327
1911
1911
location
Broadmoor St Stephens, Saltash, Cornwall
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8576327
1911
1915
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6502213
12th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Second Class
K25413
Vivid I
Source:6502213
12th May 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker First Class
K/25413
Indefatigable
Source:7624091
13th January 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:7624091
31st May 1916
employment
General Labourer
Source:6502213
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action. Body not recovered for burial.
Source:6502213
Source:7624092
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7624091
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor St Stephens, Saltash, Cornwall | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Old Trenton, St Stephens, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K25413 | Vivid I | Stoker Second Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/25413 | Indefatigable | Stoker First Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucretia Kitt | mother | ||
| Thomas Kitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Kitt | sister | 1894 | |
| George Kitt | brother | 1899 | |
| Stanley Kitt | brother | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-12 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of Robert Francis KittStoker 1st Class Robert Francis Kitt K/25413. Unit: Royal Navy, HMS Indefatigable. Death: 31 May 1916 at Battle of Jutland. Son of Thomas and Lucretia Kitt, of Notter Cottage, Hatt, Cornwall.
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Charlotte33
Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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St. Stephens-by-Saltash Parish WW1 MemorialMore about St. Stephens-by-Saltash Parish WW1 Memorial
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen by Saltash war memorial | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Robert Francis Kitt | Charlotte33 |
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