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We remember Eric Percy Coventry Back
We remember Eric Percy Coventry Back
Timeline
Timeline
1870
1884
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7632030
15th January 1884
1886
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Alexandria
Source:7632030
February 1886
1890
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
HMS Alexandria
Source:8599864
14th February 1890
1892
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Warspite
Source:8599874
30th June 1892
1902
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:8599882
26th June 1902
1908
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:8599890
26th June 1908
1911
marriage
Violet Hammill
Source:7632030
18th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 40
Source:9316359
1st April 1911
1912
children
Eric Back
Source:9316354
1912
1913
children
Helen Eugenie Back
Source:9316354
1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Natal
Source:7632030
5th June 1915
1915
death
Not War Related
HMS Natal sunk as a result of an internal explosion.
Cromarty Firth
United Kingdom
Source:7959735
Source:9316359
30th December 1915
burial
Maxstoke, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
8
Source:9316354
Source:7959735
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Percy Coventry |
| Initials | EPC |
| Last Name | Back |
| Source | 7632030 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Alexandria | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Alexandria | Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Warspite | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Natal | Captain |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Back | son | 1912 | |
| Helen Eugenie Back | daughter | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Samuel Back | father | ||
| Eugenie Gertrude Coventry | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Hammill | wife | 18th February 1911 |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Capt. Eric P Back R.N.Photograph taken from the Illustrated London News, announcing his death.
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Maxstoke, WarwickshireThis memorial in the churchyard in Maxstoke, commemorates both Eric and his wife Violet who died on 30 December 1915. The inscription reads: ERIC PERCY COVENTRY BACK, CAPTAIN OF HMS NATAL. Gave his life for King and Country December 30th 1915 aged 45 years. The cross was placed here to the memory of Captain Eric Back and of Violet his wife who died with him.Contributed by:
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1911 Census Back FamilyEvidencing Eric's place of birth, age and family membersContributed by:
Jo64697
Communities
Communities
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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 | Sandra15461 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Captain | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 | |
| Photograph of Capt. Eric P Back R.N. | Jo64697 | |
| Maxstoke, Warwickshire | Jo64697 | |
| 1911 Census Back Family | Jo64697 |
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