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We remember John Walsh Carrington
We remember John Walsh Carrington
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1889
sibling
Edward
Source:8871135
1889
1891
location
King's School, Palace St, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8871131
1891
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8871131
1891
1891
education
King's School
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8871131
1891
1891
employment
Scholar
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8871131
1891
1901
employment
Naval Officer
Source:8871135
1901
1901
location
Banbury Rd, Oxford St. Giles
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8871135
1901
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8871135
1901
1911
hospitalisation
Sprain: right knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:7637924
10th March 1911 - 30th May 1911
1911
location
Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8871136
1911
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8871136
1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7637924
31st December 1912
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7637924
8th December 1914
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7637924
15th September 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7637924
15th September 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7637924
31st December 1917
1918
marriage
Mary T Eyres
Source:8871138
1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Medal - American
Other War Service Award
Source:7637924
12th December 1919
1929
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7637924
23rd May 1929 - 1st August 1930
1934
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral (Ret'd)
Source:7637924
11th February 1934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Walsh |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Carrington, |
| Source | 7637924 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Rd, Oxford St. Giles | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| King's School, Palace St, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1891 | |
| Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral (Ret'd) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal - American | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir J W Carrington | father | ||
| Susan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary T Eyres | wife | 1918 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| John Walsh Carrington, D.S.O. | James124314 |
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