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We remember Alexander Oliphant
We remember Alexander Oliphant
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Harriet Oliphant
Source:7610852
1880
1882
sibling
Walter Oliphant
Source:7610856
1882
1885
sibling
Ernest Oliphant
Source:7610856
1885
1890
sibling
Elisabeth Ann Oliphant
Source:7609475
1890
1893
1897
sibling
Thomas Oliphant
Source:7610870
1897
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7609786
31st March 1901
1901
location
24 Crown Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7609786
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:7609814
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Print Works
Carlisle
United Kingdom
Source:7609814
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Woods Court, Woods Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7609814
2nd April 1911
1911
enlistment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:7609264
4th October 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS111427
HMS Ardent
Source:6607499
14th October 1914 - 1st June 1916
1914
events
Disciplinary
Prison and Crime
United Kingdom
2 days - reason unknown
Source:7609264
31st December 1914 - 2nd January 1915
1916
location
13 Robert Street, Carlisle Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7609436
1st June 1916
events
Disciplinary
Prison and Crime
United Kingdom
Exact date uncertain but for 14 days probably 1914 or 1915
Source:7609264
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in the Battle of Jutland. Went down with the ship he was serving on the HMS Ardent. Only Lieutenant Marsden and one other man survived. Body not recovered for burial.
Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7609264
Source:7609436
1st June 1916
burial
Southsea Common, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7609436
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Oliphant |
| Source | 6607499 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Robert Street, Carlisle Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st June 1916 | |
| 24 Crown Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Woods Court, Woods Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS111427 | HMS Ardent | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Oliphant | father | ||
| Frances | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Ann Oliphant | sister | 1890 | |
| Harriet Oliphant | sister | 1880 | |
| Ernest Oliphant | brother | 1885 | |
| Walter Oliphant | brother | 1882 | |
| Thomas Oliphant | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-04 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Ardent at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Ardent 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Service Records | Catherine17352 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Catherine17352 | |
| 1891 Census | Catherine17352 | |
| 1901 Census | Catherine17352 | |
| 1911 census | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Birth Index: Oliphant Harriet | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Birth Index: Oliphant Walter | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Birth Index: Oliphant Ernest | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Birth Index: Oliphant Elizabeth Ann | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Birth Index: Oliphant Thomas | Catherine17352 | |
| UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls 1793-1972 | Catherine17352 | |
| Ernest Oliphant: Lives Story | Catherine17352 | |
| Thomas Oliphant: Life Story | Catherine17352 |
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