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We remember Henry Thew Rust
We remember Henry Thew Rust
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1917
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:7636239
1st January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7636239
1st January 1917
1919
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:7636239
15th July 1919
1920
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7636239
1st December 1920
1924
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
On attachment to R.A.F. from R.N.
Sch. of N. Co-op (CA)
Source:8545037
20th May 1924 - 14th November 1924
1924
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Observational duties
440 (FR) Flt (CA)
Source:8545037
15th November 1924 - 17th June 1925
1927
marriage
Alice Sophia Belton
Source:7636239
17th May 1927
1928
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7636239
1st December 1928
1935
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7636239
30th June 1935
1942
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7636239
31st March 1942
1942
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7636239
2nd October 1942
1942
dates
Age 42
Source:9528912
13th December 1942
1942
service
Royal Navy
Commander
H.M.S. Bramble
Source:8545045
31st December 1942
1942
death
Killed in Action
Commander Henry Thew Rust DSO perished with all hands on HMS Bramble during The Battle of the Barents Sea. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Barents_Sea
At sea
Norway
Source:8545045
31st December 1942
1943
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7636239
27th April 1943
burial
Plymouth, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Panel 62 Column 3
Source:8545045
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Thew |
| Initials | HT |
| Last Name | Rust, |
| Source | 9528912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Sch. of N. Co-op (CA) | On attachment to R.A.F. from R.N. | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 440 (FR) Flt (CA) | Observational duties | |||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. Bramble | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gregson Rust | mother | ||
| Reverend Edward Rust | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sophia Belton | wife | 17th May 1927 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John19374 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | John19374 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | John19374 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John19374 | |
| GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1903 to 1965) Transcription | John19374 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| Cdr. H.T. Rust, DSO, RN | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Navy (RN) Officers 1939-1945 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Thew Rust | John19374 |
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