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We remember John Horton Breaks
We remember John Horton Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Renfrew, near Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:7637866
Source:9299777
16th September 1890
1891
location
a visitor at:- 47 Freehold Street, in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9299777
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Amy A Breaks
Source:9299779
1893
1895
sibling
James Breaks
Source:9299779
26th February 1895
1897
sibling
Hilda Breaks
Source:9299779
1897
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9299779
31st March 1901
1901
location
187 Kilmarnock Road, in the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9299779
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 19
Source:7637866
12th July 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7637866
12th July 1910
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9299781
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant (E)
Source:9299781
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Romney Road, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9299781
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant (E)
Source:9299795
3rd May 1912
1941
service
Royal Navy
Captain (E)
Naval Aide-De-Camp to HM King George VI
Source:9299803
4th March 1941 - 1st December 1941
1941
dates
Age 51
Source:9299803
1st December 1941
1967
death
Not War Related
John Horton Breaks died almost 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 77.
Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9299873
1967
1967
dates
Age 77
Source:9299873
December 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Horton |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Breaks |
| Source | 7637866 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Kilmarnock Road, in the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Romney Road, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| a visitor at:- 47 Freehold Street, in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant (E) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant (E) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Naval Aide-De-Camp to HM King George VI | Captain (E) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Breaks | mother | ||
| John Breaks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy A Breaks | sister | 1893 | |
| James Breaks | brother | 26th February 1895 | |
| Hilda Breaks | sister | 1897 |
Media
Communities
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census of Liverpool, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 07 May 1912 Page 3281 - Promoted to Engineer Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 05 Aug 1913 Page 5573 - Confirming 1911 Seniority Date | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 06 Jun 1941 Page 3224 - Appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to The King | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 09 Dec 1941 Page 6990 - Placed on Retired List | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 16 Jan 1942 Page 282 - Replaced as Aide-De-Camp on Same Date as His RN Retirement | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Portsmouth Registration District, Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for Rear Admiral James Breaks - Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Keith22624 |
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