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We remember Frederick Lewis Coplestone
We remember Frederick Lewis Coplestone
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
William D Coplestone
Source:8480185
1880
1881
sibling
Mary C Coplestone
Source:8480185
1881
1882
birth
Source:7633339
12th September 1882
1884
sibling
Marjorie C Coplestone
Source:8480185
1884
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
HM Submarine D2
Source:8480031
24th November 1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7633339
1914
death
Killed in Action
Member of crew of HM Submarine D2 lost with all hands on 25 November 1914 following encounter with German torpedo boat off island of Borkum.
Source:8480031
25th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Lewis |
| Initials | FL |
| Last Name | Coplestone |
| Source | 7633339 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HM Submarine D2 | Lieutenant Commander |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Coplestone CBE JP | father | ||
| Sarah Coplestone | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William D Coplestone | brother | 1880 | |
| Mary C Coplestone | sister | 1881 | |
| Marjorie C Coplestone | sister | 1884 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of RN casualties during November 1914 | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| CWGC record | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 Census | Gerry59140 | |
| Memorial Plaque and window in Chester Cathedral | Gerry59140 | |
| 1891 Census | Gerry59140 |
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