Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember John Charles Richard Blampey
We remember John Charles Richard Blampey
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9381075
5th April 1891
1891
location
72 Alexandra Rd, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9381075
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9381076
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Engine Fitter Apprentice
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9381076
31st March 1901
1901
location
72 Alexandra Rd, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9381076
31st March 1901
1902
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9381029
10th October 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Artificer Engineer
270820
Various HM Ships and Establishments
Source:9381029
10th November 1902 - 31st December 1911
1907
marriage
Bessie Edith Roberts
Source:9381078
31st December 1907 - 23rd October 1916
1910
children
Dorothy Blampey
Source:9381079
1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9381079
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engine Room Artificer
Royal Navy
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9381079
2nd April 1911
1911
location
150 Beaumont Rd, St Judes, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9381079
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Artificer Engineer
HMS Genista
Source:9202851
1st January 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Artificer Engineer
270820
Various HM Ships and Establishments
Source:9381032
1st January 1912 - 23rd October 1916
1916
location
66 Peverell Park Rd, Peverell, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9381045
23rd December 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Genista, Irish Coast
Ireland
Source:9202851
Source:9381039
23rd October 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9202850
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles Richard |
| Initials | JCR |
| Last Name | Blampey |
| Source | 7637835 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Beaumont Rd, St Judes, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 66 Peverell Park Rd, Peverell, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd December 1916 | |
| 72 Alexandra Rd, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 72 Alexandra Rd, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Genista | Artificer Engineer | |||
| Royal Navy | 270820 | Various HM Ships and Establishments | Artificer Engineer | ||
| Royal Navy | 270820 | Various HM Ships and Establishments | Artificer Engineer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Blampey | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Blampey | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Blampey | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Edith Roberts | wife | 31st December 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Lt Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-11-10 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
previous
next
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| John C R Blampey | Michelle75308 | |
| Memorial | Michelle75308 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember John Charles Richard Blampey
Also remembered by 2 people
