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We remember Charles Sambourne
We remember Charles Sambourne
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Joseph Henry F. J. Sambourne
Source:9066714
9th June 1886
1890
sibling
Frederick John Sambourne
Source:9066714
1890
1892
sibling
Lucy Elizabeth Sambourne
Source:9066714
1892
1893
1896
sibling
Olive Alice Sambourne
Source:9066714
1896
1898
sibling
Florence Ada Whittle
Sambourne
Source:9066714
3rd December 1898
1900
sibling
Muriel Sambourne
Source:9066714
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9066712
31st March 1901
1901
location
Coast Guard Station, Kingston Village, Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9066712
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Bessie Sambourne
Source:9066714
1901
1909
dates
Age 16
Source:9066686
21st October 1909
1909
employment
GW Railway Servant
The Great Western Railway Company
Perhaps in Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9066686
21st October 1909
1909
enlistment
Devonport, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9066686
21st October 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
SS3140
Source:9066686
21st October 1909 - 22nd March 1912
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9066714
2nd April 1911
1911
location
H.M. Coastguards Residences, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9066714
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS3140
Source:9066686
24th March 1912 - 8th October 1919
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS3140
HMS Obedient
Source:6588242
2nd February 1916 - 14th May 1918
1916
marriage
Elfrida Maria Sambourne nee Bate
Source:9066721
1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9066721
December 1916
1919
children
Roy Charles Sambourne
Source:9066721
1919
1919
discharge
Source:9066686
8th October 1919
1920
children
Arthur Sambourne
Source:9066721
1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J98131
Source:9066686
22nd July 1920
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9066727
September 1939
1939
location
Plymouth County Borough, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9066727
September 1939
1962
dates
Age 68
Source:9066730
March 1962
1962
death
Not War Related
Charles Sambourne died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 68.
Totnes Registration District, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9066730
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Sambourne |
| Source | 6588242 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard Station, Kingston Village, Kingsbridge, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| H.M. Coastguards Residences, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Plymouth County Borough, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS3140 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | SS3140 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | SS3140 | HMS Obedient | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J98131 | Able Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Charles Sambourne | son | 1919 | |
| Arthur Sambourne | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Sambourne nee Ward | mother | ||
| Frederick John Sambourne | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Henry F. J. Sambourne | brother | 9th June 1886 | |
| Frederick John Sambourne | brother | 1890 | |
| Lucy Elizabeth Sambourne | sister | 1892 | |
| Olive Alice Sambourne | sister | 1896 | |
| Florence Ada Whittle nee Sambourne | sister | 3rd December 1898 | |
| Muriel Sambourne | sister | 1900 | |
| Bessie Sambourne | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Maria Sambourne nee Bate | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-07-22 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Charles Sambourne's Service No. SS3140 RN RecordCharles Sambourne's Royal Navy service record under Service No. SS3140Contributed by:
Keith22624 -
Charles Sambourne's Service No. J98131 RN RecordCharles Sambourne's Royal Navy service record under Service No. J98131Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Kingsbridge Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Plymouth Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Totnes Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Plymouth Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 222260 Joseph Henry Sambourne - Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 235519 Frederick John Sambourne - Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for G4978 Florence Ada Whittle nee Sambourne - Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Navy Emblem | Keith22624 | |
| Charles Sambourne's Service No. SS3140 RN Record | Keith22624 | |
| Charles Sambourne's Service No. J98131 RN Record | Keith22624 |
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