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We remember John Bywater-Ward
We remember John Bywater-Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
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10th March 1882
1896
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
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15th July 1896
1898
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Royal Oak
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15th January 1898
1901
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
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15th August 1901
1903
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
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15th February 1903
1907
marriage
Winifred Fisher Lawford
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1907
1911
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
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15th February 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
HMS Ajax
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6th December 1912 - 30th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Ajax
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31st December 1914 - May 1917
1919
death
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4th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bywater-Ward |
| Source | 7637906 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Royal Oak | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant-Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Ajax | Lieutenant-Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Ajax | Commander |
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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Fisher Lawford | wife | 1907 |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Ajax at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Ajax at the Battle of Jutland
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Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class (with Swords) at the Battle of JutlandMore about Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class (with Swords) at the Battle of Jutland
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 | |
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Sub-Lieutenant | Trevor65535 |
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We remember John Bywater-Ward
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