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We remember Loftus William Jones
We remember Loftus William Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
Downend Fareham Hampshire Grand Aunt Mary Osborn
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8788587
1881
1891
location
Broadwater Brighton Road East Preston Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8788594
1891
1894
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:7639736
15th January 1894
1894
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7639736
15th January 1894
1901
location
HMS Spiteful at Birkenhead
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8788611
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Margaret Annie Dampney
Source:8788618
13th October 1910
1911
location
HMS Ghurka
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8788617
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Shark
Source:7639736
9th October 1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7639736
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Shark was torpedoed during the Battle of Jutland
HMS Shark
United Kingdom
Source:8534835
Source:7639736
31st May 1916
burial
Sweden
Sweden
Source:7639736
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Loftus William |
| Initials | LW |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 8534835 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Brighton Road East Preston Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Downend Fareham Hampshire Grand Aunt Mary Osborn | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1881 | |
| HMS Ghurka | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| HMS Spiteful at Birkenhead | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Shark | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Grey | mother | ||
| Loftus Francis - Admiral Jones | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Annie Dampney | wife | 13th October 1910 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Shark at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Shark at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Loftus William Jones VC | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Loftus William Jones VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Sunday Mirror 11 June 1916 p14 | Maggie85957 | |
| Birth Certificate of Loftus Jones | Colin86612 |
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