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We remember Robert Neale Lawson
We remember Robert Neale Lawson
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1881
location
Peasedown, Dunkerton Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763071
1881
1900
marriage
Malvinia Nathalia Felton
Source:8763072
1900
1915
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Chester - in command
Source:7641758
15th September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Chester
Source:7641758
24th October 1915 - November 1917
1916
awards
Commended for services in Jutland Battle
Other War Service Award
Source:7641758
15th September 1916
1918
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7641758
5th June 1918
1923
appointments
Rear Admiral
Source:7641758
15th January 1923
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7641758
1945
death
Unknown
Source:7641758
11th August 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Neale |
| Initials | RN |
| Last Name | Lawson |
| Source | 7641758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peasedown, Dunkerton Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Chester - in command | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Chester | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commended for services in Jutland Battle | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sackville Lawson | mother | ||
| Rev. Robert Lawson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvinia Nathalia Felton | wife | 1900 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Commanding Officers at the Battle of JutlandMore about Commanding Officers at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester 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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Neale Lawson | Colin86612 |
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