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We remember Ralph Collins
We remember Ralph Collins
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Margaret E Collins
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1866
1869
sibling
Edith M Collins
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1869
1872
sibling
Leopold G A Collins
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1872
1874
sibling
Lorenzo W Collins
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1874
1876
sibling
Bernard A Collins
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1876
1877
1879
sibling
Lionel P Collins
Source:8826968
1879
1881
sibling
Robert J Collins
Source:8826968
1881
1891
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7640859
15th July 1891
1893
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7640859
15th December 1893
1897
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7640859
15th June 1897
1899
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7640859
31st December 1899
1911
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7640859
31st December 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Colossus
Source:7640859
16th December 1915 - 15th January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7640859
31st December 1917
1918
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:8826980
23rd April 1918
1929
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7640859
25th March 1929
service
Royal Navy
Rear-Admiral
Source:7640859
location
Leopold House, Tilehurst Road, Reading
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8826968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Collins |
| Source | 7640859 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopold House, Tilehurst Road, Reading | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Rear-Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Colossus | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily J | mother | ||
| Henry Collins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret E Collins | sister | 1866 | |
| Edith M Collins | sister | 1869 | |
| Leopold G A Collins | brother | 1872 | |
| Lorenzo W Collins | brother | 1874 | |
| Bernard A Collins | brother | 1876 | |
| Lionel P Collins | brother | 1879 | |
| Robert J Collins | brother | 1881 |
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Colossus at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Colossus at the Battle of Jutland
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Order of St. Stanislas, 2nd Class (with Swords) at the Battle of Jutland.More about Order of St. Stanislas, 2nd 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 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Companion of the Order of the Bath | Trevor65535 |
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