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We remember James Breaks
We remember James Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
John H Breaks
Source:9298706
1891
1893
sibling
Amy A Breaks
Source:9298706
1893
1895
birth
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7637180
Source:9298706
26th February 1895
1897
sibling
Hilda Breaks
Source:9298706
1897
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9298706
31st March 1901
1901
location
187 Kilmarnock Road, in the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9298706
31st March 1901
1913
location
'Rochester', Riverside Road, in the Newlands suburb of Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7637180
14th September 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Cadet
Source:7637180
15th September 1913 - 1st August 1914
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:7637180
2nd August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7637180
2nd August 1914 - 14th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:7637180
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:7637180
15th September 1916 - 14th March 1918
1918
appointments
Lieutenant Engineering
Source:7637180
15th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant (E)
Source:7637180
15th March 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:7637180
11th November 1918
1922
dates
Age 27
Source:7637180
18th August 1922
1922
marriage
Phyllis Margaret Norah Breaks nee Hobbs
Source:9298885
18th August 1922 - 1962
1923
children
Dorothy M Breaks
Source:9298851
1923
1926
children
Phylidda J Breaks
Source:9298851
1926
1928
children
Elizabeth A Breaks
Source:9298851
1928
1929
service
Royal Navy
Commander (E)
Source:9298938
30th June 1929
1936
children
James H L Breaks
Source:9298851
1936
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9298730
September 1939
1939
location
Bournemouth County Borough, Hampshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9298730
September 1939
1947
appointments
Naval Aide-De-Camp to HM King George VI
Source:9298949
2nd April 1947
1947
service
Royal Navy
Captain (E)
Naval Aide-De-Camp to HM King George VI
Source:9298949
2nd April 1947
1947
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral (E)
Source:9298971
5th November 1947
1950
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9298960
8th June 1950
1962
dates
Age 67
Source:9298885
September 1962
1968
dates
Age 73
Source:9298733
March 1968
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander (E)
Source:9298938
1968
death
Not War Related
James Breaks died in the year that would mark the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Great War. He was 73.
St Marylebone Registration District, London
United Kingdom
Source:9298733
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Breaks, |
| Source | 9298960 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Rochester', Riverside Road, in the Newlands suburb of Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th September 1913 | |
| 187 Kilmarnock Road, in the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Bournemouth County Borough, Hampshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant (E) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander (E) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander (E) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Naval Aide-De-Camp to HM King George VI | Captain (E) | |||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral (E) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CBE, MIMechE | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy M Breaks | daughter | 1923 | |
| Phylidda J Breaks | daughter | 1926 | |
| Elizabeth A Breaks | daughter | 1928 | |
| James H L Breaks | son | 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Breaks | mother | ||
| John Breaks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Breaks | brother | 1891 | |
| Amy A Breaks | sister | 1893 | |
| Hilda Breaks | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Margaret Norah Breaks nee Hobbs | wife | 18th August 1922 |
Media
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HMS Monarch James Breaks served aboard at JutlandHMS Monarch on which James Breaks served at the Battle of Jutland as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant. Picture is of HMS Monarch [Orion-class dreadnought battleship] at anchor in 1917 - and is copyright the Imperial War Museums © IWM (Q 74177) with non-commercial use (as here) authorised. Data on the vessel from Wikipedia
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Communities
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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 | Keith22624 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded St Marylebone Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Christchurch Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 02 Jul 1929 Page 4361 - Promoted to Commander (E) | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 13 Jun 1947 Page 2673 - Holding Rank of Captain RN | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 08 Jun 1950 Page 2779 - Rear Admiral and CBE | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 18 Nov 1947 Page 5449 - Promoted to Rear Admiral | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for Captain John Horton Breaks - Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Monarch James Breaks served aboard at Jutland | Keith22624 |
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