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We remember John Samuel Prowse
We remember John Samuel Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9473732
5th April 1891
1891
location
10 Fore St, Salcombe, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9473732
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9473738
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Apprentice Boat Builder
Salcombe, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9473738
31st March 1901
1901
location
20 Fore St, Salcombe, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9473738
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 24
Source:9473745
23rd June 1910
1910
employment
Shipwright
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9473745
23rd June 1910
1910
marriage
Emma Ball
Source:9473745
23rd June 1910
1910
location
Parish of St Peter, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9473745
23rd June 1910
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9473754
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shipwright
HM Dockyard
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9473754
2nd April 1911
1911
location
14 St Vincent St, Stoke, Devonport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9473754
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9473762
11th August 1913
1914
children
Emma Myrtle Prowse
Source:9473780
9th December 1914
1921
service
Royal Navy
PO - Shipwright 1
M6512
Various HM Ships and Establishments
Source:9473762
6th December 1921
1926
children
Arthur John Prowse
Source:9473784
1926
1939
employment
Shipwright
RN
Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9473788
29th September 1939
1939
location
72 Sturdee Ave, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9473788
29th September 1939
1940
discharge
Source:9473773
7th March 1940
1940
service
Royal Navy
Ch Shipwright 1
HMS Pembroke 2
Source:9473773
7th March 1940
service
Royal Navy
M6512
Source:6556103
1967
death
Not War Related
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9473794
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Samuel |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Prowse |
| Source | 6556103 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Fore St, Salcombe, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 14 St Vincent St, Stoke, Devonport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 20 Fore St, Salcombe, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 72 Sturdee Ave, Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Parish of St Peter, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd June 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M6512 | ||||
| Royal Navy | M6512 | Various HM Ships and Establishments | PO - Shipwright 1 | ||
| Royal Navy | Ch Shipwright 1 | HMS Pembroke 2 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Myrtle Prowse | daughter | 9th December 1914 | |
| Arthur John Prowse | son | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Catherine Prowse | mother | ||
| Robert Lavers Prowse | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Ball | wife | 23rd June 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dk Bro |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-11 | 5'4" |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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