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We remember Frank Smitten
We remember Frank Smitten
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William Smitten
Source:8581223
1881
1883
sibling
Henry Smitten
Source:8581223
1883
1885
sibling
Arthur Smitten
Source:8581223
1885
1887
sibling
George Smitten
Source:8581223
1887
1889
sibling
Albert Smitten
Source:8581223
1889
1891
sibling
Thomas Smitten
Source:8581223
1891
1894
1897
sibling
Jane Smitten
Source:8581223
1897
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8581223
1901
1901
location
Copt Heath Wharf, Solihull, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8581223
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8581225
1911
1911
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8581225
1911
1912
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8529958
5th June 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
H.M.S. Black Prince
Source:8529958
6th February 1913 - 13th February 1914
1914
appointments
Able Seaman
Source:8529958
14th February 1914 - 31st May 1916
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
SS3996
HMS Black Prince
Source:8529958
14th February 1914
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:7959261
31st May 1916
1916
location
Knowle, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7959261
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
SS3996
Source:6589093
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Black Prince was destroyed with her entire complement during the night action that ended the Battle of Jutland: "Body not recovered for burial."
North Sea
Denmark
Source:7959261
Source:8581220
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Hants.
United Kingdom
Panel 13
Source:7959261
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Smitten |
| Source | 7959261 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Heath Wharf, Solihull, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Knowle, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS3996 | ||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. Black Prince | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | SS3996 | HMS Black Prince | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Smitten | mother | ||
| William Smitten | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Smitten | brother | 1881 | |
| Henry Smitten | brother | 1883 | |
| Arthur Smitten | brother | 1885 | |
| George Smitten | brother | 1887 | |
| Albert Smitten | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas Smitten | brother | 1891 | |
| Jane Smitten | sister | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Plaque in Knowle Parish ChurchRecords the relationship between HMS Black Prince and the local primary school: Frank Smitten named.
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Roll of Honour in Knowle Parish ChurchOne of several plaques recording the parish war dead from a number of conflicts, in The Soldiers' Chapel, a dark and very atmospheric little chapel described on their website as the "spiritual powerhouse" of the church.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Grave | Andrew43023 | |
| World War One Poetry | Andrew43023 | |
| British losses at Jutland | Andrew43023 | |
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Register of Seamen's Services | Andrew43023 | |
| Jewels Vintage Vibes | Andrew43023 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post, Monday 17 July 1916 | Andrew43023 | |
| Seabed scans reveal WW1 Jutland wrecks | Andrew43023 | |
| Register of Seamen's Services | Tracey1130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque in Knowle Parish Church | Andrew43023 | |
| Roll of Honour in Knowle Parish Church | Andrew43023 | |
| Frank Smitten | Stephen27718 |
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