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We remember Ernest James Joels
We remember Ernest James Joels
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1914
enlistment
Source:7675178
31st August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
17529
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
HMS Hampshire
Source:9365068
31st August 1914
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:8486563
5th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Drowned when HMS Hampshire was struck by a mine.
at sea off the Orkney Islands, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8486563
5th June 1916
burial
Portsmouth
Body never recovered lost at sea.
United Kingdom
Source:8486563
Source:7675178
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest James |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Joels |
| Source | 7675178 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 17529 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | HMS Hampshire | Bugler |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Joels | father | ||
| Sarah Joels | mother |
Media
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A BugleBugler Ernest James Joels aged 16 of the RMLI drowned at sea whilst serving aboard HMS Hampshire in 1916. We will remember.
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Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Bugle | Anne1202 |
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