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We remember Charles Benjamin Heath
We remember Charles Benjamin Heath
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John H Heath
Source:9613581
1876
1877
sibling
Arthur W Heath
Source:9613581
1877
1881
sibling
Thomas J Heath
Source:9613581
1881
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:7609219
5th April 1891
1891
location
Ffoulkes Street, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7609219
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:7611559
31st March 1901
1901
location
98 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611559
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9613599
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Draper's porter
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9613599
2nd April 1911
1911
location
98 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9613599
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Nellie Gertrude Jarvis
Source:7613257
7th June 1915
1915
location
88 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7613257
7th June 1915
1916
children
Arthur C Heath
Source:7613263
1916
1917
appointments
Stoker II
Source:6518737
15th March 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
enlistment
Crystal Palace, London
United Kingdom
Source:6518737
15th March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker II
K41973
HMS Hercules
Source:6518737
17th July 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
appointments
Stoker I
Source:6518737
1st December 1917 - 16th September 1918
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K41973
HMS Hercules
Source:7609204
1st December 1917 - 22nd February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
K41973
HMS Glatton
Source:6518737
24th August 1918 - 16th September 1918
1918
location
171 Elgar Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7609197
16th September 1918
service
Royal Navy
K41973
Source:6518737
1918
death
Died of wounds
HMS Glatton exploded and caught fire. It was then torpedoed to sink it, in order to safeguard Dover Harbour and other ships. Charles Heath was one of 58 men who lost their lives on board.
HMS Glatton, Dover Harbour, Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6518737
16th September 1918
burial
Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
805 & 806
Source:7609204
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Benjamin |
| Initials | CB |
| Last Name | Heath |
| Source | 6518737 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Elgar Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th September 1918 | |
| 88 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th June 1915 | |
| 98 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 98 Spring Gardens, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Ffoulkes Street, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K41973 | ||||
| Royal Navy | K41973 | HMS Glatton | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | K41973 | HMS Hercules | Stoker II | ||
| Royal Navy | K41973 | HMS Hercules | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur C Heath | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Heath | mother | ||
| Jeremiah Heath | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Heath | brother | 1876 | |
| Arthur W Heath | brother | 1877 | |
| Thomas J Heath | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Gertrude Jarvis | wife | 7th June 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-15 | 5'6" |
Media
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UK Naval Medal and Award RollsExtract of UK Naval Medal Awards showing award for Chas B Heath, service no. K41973
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1901 England Census Record1901 census record for Charles Benjamin Heath downloaded from Ancestry websiteContributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage certificate of Charles Benjamin Heath and Nellie Gertrude JarvisContributed by:
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HMS GlattonPhoto of HMS Glatton taken from the webpage of the Wikipedia article on HMS Glatton.Contributed by:
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Charles Benjamin HeathPhoto taken from "Berkshire and the War" Part 34, published by The Reading Standard newspaper, and made available on CD by the Berkshire Family History Society.
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WW1 Naval CasualtiesExtract from Register of Royal Navy Casualties in WW1 containing entry for Charles Benjamin HeathContributed by:
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WW1 Service RecordRoyal Navy Register of Seamen's Services in WW1 for Charles Benjamin HeathContributed by:
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Grave Registration ReportCommonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Grave Registration Report containing details for C B Heath.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from Commonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Register of War Dead showing entry for C B Heath.Contributed by:
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WW1 Cemetery Panel ListCommonwealth War Graves Commission Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery Panel List containing details for C B Heath.Contributed by:
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WW1 Cemetery PanelPanel on HMS Glatton Memorial at Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery in Kent containing details of C B Heath.Contributed by:
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1891 England Census Record1891 census record containing entry for household of Jeremiah and Fanny Heath in which their son Charles B Heath was 2 years old.Contributed by:
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1911 England Census Record1911 census record for household of Jeremiah and Fanny Heath in which their son Charles Heath was living, aged 22 years.Contributed by:
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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 | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Fought Disaster on the Glatton" | Philip6321 | |
| A Belated Burial - The Crew of HMS Glatton | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - HMS Glatton Burial Tablet | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls | Philip6321 | |
| 1901 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Philip6321 | |
| HMS Glatton | Philip6321 | |
| Charles Benjamin Heath | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Service Record | Philip6321 | |
| Grave Registration Report | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Cemetery Panel List | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Cemetery Panel | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census Record | Philip6321 |
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