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We remember Gervase William Heaton
We remember Gervase William Heaton
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1896
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7634963
15th January 1896
1896
enlistment
Source:8752369
January 1896
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8752316
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Lt. Commander
H M Royal Navy
H.M.A. Sylvia
United Kingdom
Source:8752316
2nd April 1911
1914
hospitalisation
lost left hand in a motor smash 31.12.14' [The Distinguished Service Order refers], but led to no reduction in the action and services rendered throughout the war he served '.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8752369
31st December 1914
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8752369
1st June 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8752369
2nd January 1917
1917
awards
Croix du Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8752369
2nd November 1917
awards
1939-1945 Star
Other War Service Award
Source:8752369
awards
Atlantic Star with France and Germany Bar
Other War Service Award
Source:8752369
awards
Defence and War Medals
Other War Service Award
Source:8752369
awards
M I D Oak Leaf 2nd WW
Other War Service Award
Source:8752369
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8752369
education
Ascham House,
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:8752369
1976
death
MEIRIONYDD, Merionethshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8752317
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gervase William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Heaton |
| Source | 7634963 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1939-1945 Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Atlantic Star with France and Germany Bar | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix du Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Defence and War Medals | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| M I D Oak Leaf 2nd WW | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervase William Heaton | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals at auction 19-20 Oct 2016 | Chris2090 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals at Auction | Chris2090 | |
| DSO Medal & bar | Chris2090 |
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