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We remember John Henry Algernon Anson
We remember John Henry Algernon Anson
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Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
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13th January 1897
1909
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
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15th September 1909
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS King George V
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15th May 1914
1916
commission
Regular
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15th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Sub-Lieutenant
HMS King George V
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15th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant
HMS Barham
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15th November 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Lieutenant
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15th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Acting Lieutenant
HM Submarine H5
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5th February 1918
1918
death
Killed when HM Submarine H5 was sunk.
Caernarfon Bay
United Kingdom
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2nd March 1918
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry Algernon |
| Initials | JHA |
| Last Name | Anson |
| Source | 8664332 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS King George V | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS King George V | Acting Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Barham | Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Acting Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HM Submarine H5 | Acting Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral Algernon Horatio Anson | father | ||
| Adela Venables-Vernon | mother |
Media
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John Henry Algernon AnsonActing Lieutenant Anson was aboard this submarine H5 when it was sunk.Contributed by:
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Memorial PlaquePhoto of the local memorial in Memory of the Crew of Submarine H5Contributed by:
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Submarine Museum MemorialPhoto of the memorial in The Submarine Museum, GosportContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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HMS King George V at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS King George V at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Baron | Trevor65535 | |
| Sub-Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Lieutenant Sir John Henry Algernon Anson | luc39051 | |
| John Henry Algernon Anson | Anne1202 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Selena49658 | |
| Submarine Museum Memorial | Selena49658 |
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We remember John Henry Algernon Anson
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