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We remember Francis George Brooks
We remember Francis George Brooks
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:7675963
20th December 1896
1913
enlistment
Source:7675963
9th October 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
16429
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7675963
9th October 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/16429
Royal Marine Brigade - Plymouth Battalion
Source:8923000
12th September 1914 - 9th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/16429
HMS Defence
Source:8923003
21st January 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Source:8923001
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8923001
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis George |
| Initials | FG |
| Last Name | Brooks |
| Source | 7675963 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16429 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PLY/16429 | Royal Marine Brigade - Plymouth Battalion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PLY/16429 | HMS Defence | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Thomas Brooks | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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