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We remember John Miles Steel
We remember John Miles Steel
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
India
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11th September 1877
1892
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
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15th January 1892
1894
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
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15th August 1894
1900
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Forte
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30th June 1900
1909
marriage
Laura Kathleen SINCLAIR-THOMSON
Source:8645947
1909
1911
dates
Age 33
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1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Commander
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30th June 1912
1914
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Conqueror
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1st December 1914 - 30th December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Captain
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31st December 1916
1965
death
Kensington, London 4thQ
United Kingdom
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2nd December 1965
awards
Africa General Service
Other War Service Award
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awards
Queens South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Miles |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Steel |
| Source | 7638867 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Forte | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Conqueror | Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Africa General Service | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queens South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.p. Colonel J.P. Steel, Royal Engineers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kathleen SINCLAIR-THOMSON | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Miniature Awards at AuctionThe G.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G. Group of Thirteen Attributed to Air Chief Marshal Sir J.M. Steel, Royal Air Force, Late Royal Navy
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Sir John Miles Steel in RAF uniformNational Portrait Gallery: Sir John Miles Steel Larger Image Buy a print Use this image by Walter Stoneman negative, April 1943 NPG x165119Contributed by:
Chris2090
Communities
Communities
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Service Medals being AuctionedMore about Service Medals being Auctioned
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HMS Conqueror at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Conqueror 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 | Chris2090 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals at Auction | Chris2090 | |
| wikipedia. entry for John_Miles_Steel | Chris2090 | |
| Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation | Chris2090 | |
| "Pass-out day. Air-Vice Marshal Sir J. M. Steel inspects Aircraft apprentices" | Chris2090 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Miniature Awards at Auction | Chris2090 | |
| Air Chief Marshall JM Steel | Chris2090 | |
| Sir John Miles Steel in RAF uniform | Chris2090 |
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