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We remember Henry Lockhart St John Fancourt
We remember Henry Lockhart St John Fancourt
Timeline
Timeline
1899
sibling
Mary Stjohn Fancourt
Source:7958197
1899
1900
birth
Source:7635932
1st April 1900
1913
enlistment
RNC Osborne
United Kingdom
Source:7958196
January 1913
1916
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Princess Royal
Source:7635932
1st January 1916 - 15th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Sub Lieutenant
HMS Princess Royal
Source:7635932
15th January 1918 - 27th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Sub Lieutenant
HMS camellia
Source:7635932
28th March 1918 - 12th September 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
HMS Camellia
Source:7635932
13th September 1918 - 19th April 1919
1920
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7958196
16th September 1920
1928
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7958196
15th August 1928
1947
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8562438
16th October 1947
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7635932
2004
death
Unknown
Age 101 years old
New Forest
United Kingdom
Source:7958173
Source:8761466
8th January 2004
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Lockhart St John |
| Initials | HLSJ |
| Last Name | Fancourt |
| Source | 7635932 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Princess Royal | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Princess Royal | Acting Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS camellia | Acting Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Camellia | Sub Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Malins Fancourt | mother | ||
| Colonel Stjohn Fancourt Michell Fancourt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stjohn Fancourt | sister | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Telegraph book of Naval Obituaries | Gerry59140 | |
| Birth Register index | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 Census - family | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 Census - HLStJ Fancourt | Gerry59140 | |
| Wikipedia entry | Gerry59140 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 | |
| Henry Lockhart StJohn Fancourt | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Impression of Battle of Jutland | Colin86612 | |
| Henry Fancourt Obituary | Colin86612 |
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