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We remember Robert Douglas King-Harman
We remember Robert Douglas King-Harman
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Source:7641743
18th August 1891
1904
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7641743
15th May 1904
1916
marriage
Lilly Moffatt
Source:9023217
11th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Swift
Source:7641743
6th October 1916 - December 1918
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9209990
21st April 1917
1920
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9210022
20th January 1920
1927
marriage
Elizabeth Lilian Davis
Source:9023217
22nd April 1927
1941
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9210006
14th January 1941
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7641743
1975
marriage
Eva Mary Palmer
Source:9023217
1975
1978
death
Not War Related
Source:9023217
30th May 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Douglas |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | King-Harman |
| Source | 7641743 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Swift | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Biddulph | mother | ||
| Charles Anthony King-Harman | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Moffatt | wife | 11th January 1916 | |
| Elizabeth Lilian Davis | wife | 22nd April 1927 | |
| Eva Mary Palmer | wife | 1975 |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Midge at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Midge at the Battle of Jutland
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Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917More about Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Trevor65535 | |
| Bar to DSC | Trevor65535 |
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