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We remember Douglas Marrack Southwood
We remember Douglas Marrack Southwood
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9455767
31st March 1901
1901
location
35 John Street, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9455767
31st March 1901
1901
education
From age nearly 7 to 14
Devonport School
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9457652
29th April 1901 - 25th September 1908
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9455776
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Grocer's Apprentice
East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6554144
2nd April 1911
1911
location
their uncle's address, 32 Union Street, East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9455776
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6554144
26th June 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Provisional 2nd Class Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Vivid I
Source:6554144
26th June 1912 - 20th January 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
2nd Class Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Vivid I
Source:6554144
21st January 1913 - 3rd February 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
2nd Class Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Theseus
Source:6554144
4th February 1913 - 5th August 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Theseus
Source:6554144
6th August 1913 - 28th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Vivid I
Source:6554144
29th November 1914 - 9th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Cleopatra
Source:6554144
10th June 1915 - 7th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:9455800
24th January 1918
1918
marriage
Mabel Florence Smith
Source:9455943
24th January 1918 - 1967
1918
location
24 Union Street, East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9455800
24th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Cleopatra
Source:6554144
8th May 1918 - 15th October 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
M4537
HMS Dauntless
Source:6554144
16th October 1918 - 16th May 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Dauntless
Source:6554144
17th May 1919 - 31st August 1921
1920
children
Eric Douglas Marrack Southwood
Source:9455930
2nd February 1920
1921
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid III
Source:6554144
1st September 1921 - 31st March 1922
1921
children
Alexander Horace Southwood
Source:9455915
10th October 1921
1922
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II
Source:6554144
1st April 1922 - 3rd April 1923
1923
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Woolwich (Scythe)
Source:6554144
4th April 1923 - 16th October 1925
1923
children
Kenneth Gordon Southwood
Source:9455930
28th May 1923
1925
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II
Source:6554144
17th October 1925 - 4th December 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Woolwich (Tuscan)
Source:6554144
5th December 1925 - 31st December 1925
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II (Tuscan)
Source:6554144
1st January 1926 - 1st April 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II (Scout)
Source:6554144
2nd April 1927 - 31st August 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Greenwich (Scout)
Source:6554144
1st September 1927 - 5th October 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II
Source:6554144
6th October 1927 - 10th November 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Egmont I (Crysanthemum)
Source:6554144
11th November 1927
1929
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Curlew
Source:9455988
21st October 1929
1929
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid II
Source:9455988
30th October 1929
1930
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Britannia
Source:9455988
25th March 1930
1931
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Vivid 2.5
Source:9455988
3rd January 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M4537
HMS Lucia
Source:9455988
6th January 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Lucia
Source:9455988
7th September 1931
1933
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Lucia
Source:9455988
1st April 1933
1934
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Drake 2
Source:9455988
5th May 1934 - 25th June 1934
1938
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Drake
Source:9455988
29th September 1938 - 2nd October 1938
1938
employment
Postman
GPO
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9455993
15th November 1938
1939
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Hermes
Source:9455988
23rd August 1939
1940
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Drake 2
Source:9455988
10th February 1940
1940
location
Horfield, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9455935
27th May 1940
1940
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Royal Arthur
Source:9455988
24th June 1940
1940
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
HMS Glendower
Source:9455988
1st October 1940
1941
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer Cook
M4537
HMS Glendower
Source:9455988
26th May 1941
1969
marriage
Alice Rosina M Bateman
Source:9455895
1969 - 1971
1971
location
10 Waterbridge Road, Withywood, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578800
23rd August 1971
1971
death
Not War Related
10 Waterbridge Road, Withywood, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9578800
Source:9455895
24th August 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas Marrack |
| Initials | DM |
| Last Name | Southwood |
| Source | 6554144 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Waterbridge Road, Withywood, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd August 1971 | |
| 24 Union Street, East Stonehouse, Devon | United Kingdom | known 24th January 1918 | ||
| 35 John Street, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Horfield, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th May 1940 | |
| their uncle's address, 32 Union Street, East Stonehouse, Devon | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid I | Provisional 2nd Class Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid I | 2nd Class Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Theseus | 2nd Class Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Theseus | Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid I | Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Cleopatra | Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Cleopatra | Leading Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Dauntless | Leading Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Dauntless | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid III | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Woolwich (Scythe) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Woolwich (Tuscan) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II (Tuscan) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II (Scout) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Greenwich (Scout) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Egmont I (Crysanthemum) | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Curlew | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid II | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Britannia | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Vivid 2.5 | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Lucia | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Lucia | Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Lucia | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Drake 2 | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Drake | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Hermes | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Drake 2 | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Royal Arthur | Chief Petty Officer Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Glendower | Chief Petty Officer Cook | |||
| Royal Navy | M4537 | HMS Glendower | Chief Petty Officer Cook |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Douglas Marrack Southwood | son | 2nd February 1920 | |
| Alexander Horace Southwood | son | 10th October 1921 | |
| Kenneth Gordon Southwood | son | 28th May 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Marrack | mother | ||
| James Southwood | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Florence Smith | wife | 24th January 1918 | |
| Alice Rosina M Bateman | wife | 1969 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue or Dark Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1924-03-27 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal i.e. the medals which Douglas' Naval Medal and Award Roll entry shows he was awarded for his Royal Navy service during the First World War.
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The Marrack Community LinksA summary Family Tree showing the family links between the men in the Marrack Community.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Tree of the Marrack Name 1153 - 2007 | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Mabel Florence Smith | Jane31029 | |
| British Army and Navy Birth Marriage and Death Records sons Eric and Kenneth | Jane31029 | |
| Naval-history.net HMS Carlisle | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record for son Eric d 27th May 1940 | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record for Son Kenneth d 9th October 1943 | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Roll | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Wife Mabel | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Navy Register of Seamen's Services 1929 - 1945 | Jane31029 | |
| British Postal Service Appointment Book entry 1938 | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Jane31029 | |
| National School Admission Register | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| The Marrack Community Links | Jane31029 |
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