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We remember Arthur Gerald Onslow
We remember Arthur Gerald Onslow
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:8595022
15th July 1901 - 15th October 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:8595022
15th October 1904 - 15th October 1914
1910
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:8595022
15th October 1910 - 15th October 1914
1912
marriage
Elsie Crouch
Source:8595022
31st August 1912
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
Source:8595031
15th October 1914 - 1st June 1916
1915
children
Diana Rosemary Onslow
Source:8595022
24th February 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
HMS Onslaught
Source:8595031
9th January 1916 - 1st June 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8595022
education
HMS Britannia
Source:8595022
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounds received whilst commanding HMS Onslaught at the battle of Jutland
Queensferry, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8595022
Source:9299883
1st June 1916
burial
Dalmeny, Queensferry, West Lothian
United Kingdom
659
Source:8595031
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Gerald |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Onslow, |
| Source | 9299884 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant-Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Onslaught | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Rosemary Onslow | daughter | 24th February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Frances Mary Donald | mother | ||
| Gerald Charles Penrice Onslow | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Crouch | wife | 31st August 1912 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Commanding Officers at the Battle of JutlandMore about Commanding Officers at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Onslaught at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Onslaught at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry Cemetery
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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 Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Gerald Onslow | Stephen27718 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Edward43379 | |
| Arthur Onslow | Gerry59140 |
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