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We remember Claud Herbert Godwin
We remember Claud Herbert Godwin
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
George Godwin
Source:8576437
1885
1885
sibling
Erin Godwin
Source:8576437
1885
1887
1891
location
Mere Lane, Alsager
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576437
1891
1901
location
Ryley's School, Alderley Edge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8576435
April 1901
1903
enlistment
HMS Britannia
United Kingdom
Source:7630560
15th January 1903
1904
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7630560
30th June 1904
1909
commission
Regular
Source:7630560
28th February 1909
1911
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Astrea
Source:8576441
April 1911
1911
location
HMS Astrea
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8576441
April 1911
1914
appointments
Lieutenant -Torpedo Officer
Source:8757561
1914 - April 1915
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Majestic
Torpedo Officer
Source:7630560
14th August 1914 - 27th April 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7630560
18th April 1915
1915
employment
Lieutenant
Royal Navy
Dardennelles
Turkey
Source:8754646
18th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant -Torpedo Officer
HMS Majestic's Picket Boat
Source:8757561
18th April 1915
1917
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7630560
28th February 1917
1918
marriage
Jean Forrester
Source:8576445
1918
1919
appointments
Captain on Royal Oak
Source:8576438
1919
1921
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Royal Oak
Source:7630560
31st December 1921
1941
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Springbook
Source:7630560
27th September 1941
1960
location
Hill Top, Cattistock, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8756841
October 1960
1960
death
Not War Related
Cattistock, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8576442
16th November 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claud Herbert |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Godwin |
| Source | 7630560 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Astrea | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Hill Top, Cattistock, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known October 1960 | |
| Mere Lane, Alsager | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| Ryley's School, Alderley Edge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Astrea | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Oak | Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Majestic | Torpedo Officer | Lieutenant | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Majestic's Picket Boat | Lieutenant -Torpedo Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Springbook | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Godwin | father | ||
| Mary Wareham Godwin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Godwin | brother | 1885 | |
| Erin Godwin | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Forrester | wife | 1918 |
Media
Media
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Picket Boat of HMS TriumphReturning after sinking of HMS Majestic's picket boat which had sunk submarine E15Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Award of DSO London Gazette | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Claud Godwin | Rob23648 | |
| Baptism | Rob23648 | |
| HMS Springbank | Rob23648 | |
| Report of sinking of E15 | Rob23648 | |
| Sinking of Majestic | Rob23648 | |
| Royal Oak | Rob23648 | |
| Crew HMS Astrea | Rob23648 | |
| Picket Boat of HMS Triumph | Rob23648 | |
| Alsager Mere | Rob23648 | |
| HMS New Zealand | Rob23648 |
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