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We remember James Francis Archer
We remember James Francis Archer
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Rupert
Source:8804250
1887
1890
1894
sibling
Ernest Hilton
Source:8804250
1894
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8804250
1901
1901
location
Gilbert St, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8804250
1901
1910
service
Royal Navy
SS109953
Source:6606028
2nd June 1910 - 6th July 1911
1911
hospitalisation
Chronic nephritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6606028
July 1911
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8937781
1911
1911
employment
Naval rating
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8937781
1911
1911
location
Naval Hospital, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8937781
1911
1914
location
43 Barbary St, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8803524
7th September 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Mersey Z/34
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
"Howe" Battalion
Source:8803524
12th June 1915 - 17th February 1917
employment
Plumber
Source:6606028
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
The Somme
France
Source:8803531
Source:8803528
17th February 1917
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 1 A.
Source:8803531
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Francis |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Archer |
| Source | 6606028 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Barbary St, Liverpool | United Kingdom | known 7th September 1914 | ||
| Gilbert St, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Naval Hospital, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS109953 | ||||
| Royal Navy | Mersey Z/34 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | "Howe" Battalion | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gwendoline | mother | ||
| Henry Albert Archer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Rupert | brother | 1887 | |
| Ernest Hilton | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RN | Deborah102878 |
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