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We remember Henry Aubrey Rowley
We remember Henry Aubrey Rowley
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:7636235
4th September 1896
1909
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7636235
15th May 1909
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
HMS IRON DUKE
Source:7636235
15th January 1916 - 19th July 1916
1923
marriage
Christina Elizabeth Houghton
Source:7636235
24th March 1923
1925
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7636235
15th August 1925
1937
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7636235
31st December 1937
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9418882
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Gloucester
Source:9419318
1941
death
Source:9419318
22nd May 1941
burial
Alexandria
Egypt
2.A.21
Source:9419318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Aubrey |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Rowley |
| Source | 7636235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS IRON DUKE | Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Gloucester | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Beatrice | mother | ||
| Charles Aubrey Rowley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Elizabeth Houghton | wife | 24th March 1923 |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor65535 | |
| DSO | Trevor65535 |
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