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We remember James Mitchell
We remember James Mitchell
Timeline
Timeline
1871
birth
Source:7637462
28th March 1871
1886
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2c
138508
HMS Impregnable
Source:8700302
15th September 1886
1889
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8700302
28th March 1889
1915
service
Royal Navy
Chief Boatswain
HMS Tiger
Source:8700302
5th May 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 42
Source:8486180
31st May 1916
appointments
Chief Boatswain
Source:8700302
appointments
Promoted Acting Boatswain
Source:8700302
marriage
Lydia Mason Mitchell
Source:8486180
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Tiger
United Kingdom
Source:8486180
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 10
Source:8486180
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mitchell |
| Source | 7637462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Tiger | Chief Boatswain | |||
| Royal Navy | 138508 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2c |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Mitchell | mother | ||
| Charles Mitchell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Mason Mitchell | wife |
Media
Media
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James Mitchell's service recordThis is the ratings service record for James Mitchell prior to being promoted Acting Bos'n on 1st Feb1901
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Colin86612
Communities
Communities
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HMS Tiger at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Tiger at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Casualty Details | Jane42722 | |
| James Mitchell | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Mitchell's service record | Colin86612 |
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