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We remember Sydney Francis Bluett
We remember Sydney Francis Bluett
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Alfred
Source:9163886
1882
1884
sibling
Agnes B
Source:9163886
1884
1886
sibling
Ernest H
Source:9163886
1886
1889
sibling
Elsie
Source:9163886
1889
1891
sibling
Mabel
Source:9163886
1891
1895
birth
14 Desborough Rd, Princerock, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6551774
Source:9381580
24th March 1895
1901
location
60 Desborough Road, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9163886
1901
1910
service
Royal Navy
Boy Artificer
M2161
HMS Indus
Source:6551774
16th July 1910
1911
location
East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9163887
1911
1913
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9381592
24th March 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
ERA 5th Class
M2161
HMS Ajax
Source:6551774
30th July 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting ERA 4th Class
M2161
HMS Ajax
Source:6551774
18th March 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
ERA 4th Class
M2161
HMS Ajax
Source:6551774
19th January 1916 - 6th March 1917
1917
marriage
Barbara Rogers
Source:9381587
1st December 1917 - 2nd March 1918
1917
location
HMS Vulcan
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9381587
1st December 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
M2161
HM Submarine H5
Source:8663803
1st January 1918
1918
location
16 Edith Ave, St Judes, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9381595
10th September 1918
1918
death
aboard HM Submarine H5
Caernarfon Bay
United Kingdom
Source:8663803
Source:8663804
Source:9164133
2nd March 1918
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 27
Source:8663803
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney Francis |
| Initials | SF |
| Last Name | Bluett |
| Source | 6551774 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Edith Ave, St Judes, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th September 1918 | |
| 60 Desborough Road, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| East Stonehouse, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| HMS Vulcan | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st December 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M2161 | HMS Indus | Boy Artificer | ||
| Royal Navy | M2161 | HMS Ajax | ERA 5th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M2161 | HMS Ajax | Acting ERA 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M2161 | HMS Ajax | ERA 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M2161 | HM Submarine H5 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | mother | ||
| Ernest Henry Bluett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | brother | 1882 | |
| Agnes B | sister | 1884 | |
| Ernest H | brother | 1886 | |
| Elsie | sister | 1889 | |
| Mabel | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Rogers | wife | 1st December 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | D. Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-03-24 | 5'1" |
Media
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies Wave was installed
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Submarine Museum MemorialPhoto of the memorial in the Submarine Museum, GosportContributed by:
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Memorial PlaquePhoto of the local memorial to commemorate those lost aboard Submarine H5Contributed by:
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Ernest Henry BluettSydney's father, a compositer at the Western Morning NewsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Ajax at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Ajax at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HM Submarine H5 | Michelle75308 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Submarine Museum Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Selena49658 | |
| Sydney Francis Bluett | Michelle75308 | |
| Ernest Henry Bluett | Michelle75308 | |
| Sydney Francis Bluett | Michelle75308 | |
| Sydney Francis Bluett | Michelle75308 | |
| Sydney Francis Bluett | Michelle75308 | |
| Memorial | Michelle75308 |
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