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We remember Robert Crosthwaite Colquhoun
We remember Robert Crosthwaite Colquhoun
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
Source:7641589
11th March 1873
1890
service
Royal Navy
Major
Royal Marines - HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8553762
1st September 1890
1910
marriage
Robina Frances Colquhoun
Source:7641589
6th July 1910
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8553762
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Crosthwaite |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Colquhoun |
| Source | 7641589 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines - HMS INVINCIBLE | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Frances Colquhoun | mother | ||
| Rev Robert Colquhoun | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robina Frances Colquhoun | wife | 6th July 1910 |
Media
Media
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Memorial at Rochester CathedralMemorial to those who attended Kings School RochesterContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Colquhoun | Gerry59140 | |
| Memorial at Rochester Cathedral | Hazel53187 |
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