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We remember George Devereux Belben
We remember George Devereux Belben
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1910
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7634027
January 1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Cumberland
Source:7634027
31st July 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS CANADA
Source:7634027
4th July 1915 - 14th July 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Thetis
Source:7634027
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1939
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7634027
30th June 1939
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7634027
1944
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Penelope, off Anzio
Italy
Source:9039826
Source:9039837
17th February 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Devereux |
| Initials | GD |
| Last Name | Belben |
| Source | 7634027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Thetis | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Cumberland | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS CANADA | Midshipman |
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 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Collection - DSC awarded to George Belben | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Keith1947 | |
| Award of Albert Medal | Gerry59140 |
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