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We remember Kenneth Cary Helyar
We remember Kenneth Cary Helyar
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1901
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7639310
15th September 1901
1903
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7639310
15th March 1903
1906
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7639310
15th May 1906
1908
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7639310
31st December 1908
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7639310
31st December 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8753559
19th December 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
HMS Senator
Source:7639310
15th May 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8753550
23rd July 1918
1924
marriage
Cynthia M Phillimore
Source:8753579
1924
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander (Emergency)
Source:7639310
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
HMS North Star
Source:7639310
1941
death
Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:7639310
Source:9078326
18th June 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Kenneth Cary |
| Initials | KC |
| Last Name | Helyar |
| Source | 7639310 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant-Commander (Emergency) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Senator | Lieutenant Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS North Star | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia M Phillimore | wife | 1924 |
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 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order | Trevor65535 | |
| Distingguished Service Order | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Record | Trevor65535 | |
| Pittminster Parish War Record | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KC Helyar | Andrew13060 |
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