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We remember Ernest Albert Griffin
We remember Ernest Albert Griffin
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
William Griffin
Source:9203561
1869
1871
1876
sibling
Herbert Griffin
Source:9203561
1876
1902
service
Royal Navy
Chief Boatswain
H.M.S. "Stephen Furness"
Source:7632280
14th April 1902
1918
death
Heart Failure
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:7632280
Source:9203275
25th June 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9203277
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
A. 1. 7.
Source:9203277
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Albert |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Griffin, |
| Source | 9203277 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. "Stephen Furness" | Chief Boatswain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna M | mother | ||
| Francis Griffin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Griffin | brother | 1869 | |
| Herbert Griffin | brother | 1876 |
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Cross of SacrificeChief Boatswain Ernest Albert Griffin, D.S.C. Is buried in Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth. (image 2013)
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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