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We remember Herbert John Savill
We remember Herbert John Savill
Timeline
Timeline
1870
birth
Source:7636602
20th May 1870
1885
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7636602
20th August 1885
1916
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Hampshire
Source:8525750
1916
1916
death
aboard HMS Hampshire when it struck a mine off the Orkney Islands
Source:8525750
Source:8854130
5th June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Savill |
| Source | 7636602 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Hampshire | Captain |
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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lt Colonel S G Savill | father |
Media
Media
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Hampshire MemorialRemembrance book and memorial in Winchester CathedralContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Commanding Officers at the Battle of JutlandMore about Commanding Officers at the Battle of Jutland
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Post 11 June 1916 p6 | Maggie85957 | |
| Hampshire Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Captain H.J. SAVILL | Andrew84401 |
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