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We remember James Fownes Somerville
We remember James Fownes Somerville
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1897
service
Royal Navy
Naval cadet
Source:7637593
15th January 1897
1898
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7637593
15th June 1898
1901
location
HMS Warspite
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8565374
1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
Source:8565089
15th December 1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:8565361
15th March 1904
1912
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7637593
15th March 1912
1915
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:8566477
31st December 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8567548
14th March 1916
1918
marriage
Mary Kerr
Source:8567799
1918
1921
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:8567789
31st December 1921
1935
service
Royal Navy
Rear-Admiral
Source:8962766
4th January 1935
1941
awards
Knight Commander of the British Empire
Other War Service Award
Source:8567799
1941
1941
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral
Force H
Source:8962804
21st October 1941
1944
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:8567799
1944
1944
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Eastern Fleet
Source:8962819
18th August 1944
1945
service
Royal Navy
Admiral of the Fleet
Source:8567799
1945
1949
death
Dinder House, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8567799
19th March 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Fownes |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Somerville |
| Source | 8567799 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Warspite | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear-Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Force H | Vice-Admiral | |||
| Royal Navy | Eastern Fleet | Admiral | |||
| Royal Navy | Admiral of the Fleet |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Knight Commander of the British Empire | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Arthur Fownes Somerville | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kerr | wife | 1918 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Blue Tapestry by Vera Mathews (1948)More about Blue Tapestry by Vera Mathews (1948)
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Lives of the Second World WarMore about Lives of the Second World War
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 | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Trevor65535 | |
| Captain | Trevor65535 | |
| Reinstated as Admiral | Trevor65535 | |
| Biography | Trevor65535 | |
| James Somerville | Jonathan101862 | |
| Blue Tapestry | Jonathan101862 | |
| ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET SIR JAMES FOWNES SOMERVILLE | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| BRITISH NAVY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 1940-41 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sir James Fownes Somerville | Jonathan101862 |
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