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We remember Humphrey Collis Woolrych
We remember Humphrey Collis Woolrych
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1897
sibling
Mary Joyce Woolrych
Source:7637039
3rd February 1897
1901
sibling
Dorothy Honor Woolrych
Source:7637039
1901
1906
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:7637039
15th May 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7637039
15th May 1906
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
M 33
Source:7637039
12th June 1915 - 27th August 1916
1915
awards
Royal Humane Society Bronze medal plus Certificate
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:7637039
31st October 1915
1925
marriage
Barbara Olgar Calderwood
Source:7637039
1925
1926
children
Humphry Michael Woolrych
Source:7637039
1926
1936
discharge
Source:7637039
12th October 1936
1946
discharge
Source:7637039
28th May 1946
1969
dates
Age 75
Source:9139282
8th May 1969
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7637039
1969
death
Unknown
He was 75 years old when he died. the exact location in the Seychelles is currently not known
Seychelles
Seychelles
Source:9139282
8th May 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Humphrey Collis |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Woolrych |
| Source | 7637039 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | M 33 | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Royal Humane Society Bronze medal plus Certificate | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphry Michael Woolrych | son | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Clara Woolrych | mother | ||
| Humphry Stephen Woolrych | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Honor Woolrych | sister | 1901 | |
| Mary Joyce Woolrych | sister | 3rd February 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Olgar Calderwood | wife | 1925 |
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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 | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Overseas and Armed Forces Deaths Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Notices | Colin86612 |
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