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We remember Frederic John Walker
We remember Frederic John Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Georgina A
Source:9333444
1893
1895
sibling
William B Walker
Source:9333444
1895
1896
1898
sibling
Lucy E Walker
Source:9333444
1898
1901
sibling
Mary M Walker
Source:9333444
1901
1901
location
Bincleaves Road, Weymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9333444
1901
1909
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7633245
15th May 1909
1911
location
Osborne, Whippingham, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9040928
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Ajax
Source:7633245
15th January 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
HMS Mermaid
Source:7633245
15th July 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Sarpedon
Source:8643830
15th November 1917
1919
marriage
Jessica Eileen Stobart
Source:8642687
27th February 1919
1925
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:8643840
15th August 1925
1931
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:8643835
31st December 1931
1942
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9333455
6th January 1942
1944
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633245
1944
1944
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7633245
26th June 1944
1944
death
War Related Sickness
Died from cerebral thrombosis and was buried at sea
Naval Hospital at Seaforth, Merseyside
United Kingdom
Source:7633245
Source:9333462
9th July 1944
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 81, Column 1., buried at sea
Source:9333440
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederic John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Walker, |
| Source | 8642676 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bincleaves Road, Weymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Osborne, Whippingham, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Ajax | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Mermaid | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Sarpedon | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Selina | mother | ||
| Frederic Murray Walker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina A | sister | 1893 | |
| William B Walker | brother | 1895 | |
| Lucy E Walker | sister | 1898 | |
| Mary M Walker | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Eileen Stobart | wife | 27th February 1919 |
Media
Media
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StatueStatue of Captain Frederic John Walker CB DSO**, on the pier head in Liverpool
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InscriptionCommander Frederic John Walker, CB. DSO is commemorated on panel 34 of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded toFrederic Walker.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'The Fighting Captain' | Trevor65535 | |
| Promoted to Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 | |
| The London Gazette | DR117137 | |
| The London Gazette | DR117137 | |
| Wikipedia | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Statue | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 | |
| Artwork | DR117137 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 |
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