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We remember Francis Walter Despard Twigg
We remember Francis Walter Despard Twigg
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1884
sibling
Alan George Despard Twigg
Source:8860014
1884
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
HMS IRON DUKE
Source:7632893
29th August 1915 - 2nd December 1916
1946
service
Royal Navy
Source:7632893
1946
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7632893
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7632893
1951
death
United Kingdom
Source:7632893
17th February 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Walter Despard |
| Initials | FWD |
| Last Name | Twigg |
| Source | 7632893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | HMS IRON DUKE | Lieutenant-Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Despard Twigg | father | ||
| Mary Anne Edith Twigg | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan George Despard Twigg | brother | 1884 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. F W D Twigg appears as "Lieut.-Comd. HMS DEE (t.b.d.)"
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family entry | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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