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We remember Robert Oliver Fitzroy
We remember Robert Oliver Fitzroy
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:7641646
10th January 1893
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7641646
15th December 1915 - 15th December 1923
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Centurion
Source:7641646
15th December 1915 - 27th June 1917
1916
marriage
Grace Zoe Guinness
Source:8682446
5th September 1916 - 1978
1923
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7641646
15th December 1923
1940
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Director of Minesweeping
Source:8682446
1940 - 1943
1943
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Rodney
Source:8682446
1943 - 1946
education
Royal Naval College, Dartmourth
Dartmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8682446
education
Royal Naval College, Osborne
Osborne, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8682446
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7641646
1986
death
Swan Court, Chelsea, London SW3
United Kingdom
Source:8682410
19th January 1986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Oliver |
| Initials | RO |
| Last Name | Fitzroy |
| Source | 7641646 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Director of Minesweeping | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Rodney | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Centurion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Algernon FitzRoy | father | ||
| Muriel Douglas-Pennant | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Zoe Guinness | wife | 5th September 1916 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Centurion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Centurion at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Centurion in the Navy List 3rd quarter 1916More about HMS Centurion in the Navy List 3rd quarter 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Who Was Who: Captain Robert Oliver FitzRoy | Peter6648 | |
| The Peerage database: Robert Oliver FitzRoy | Peter6648 |
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