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We remember James Irving Bell
We remember James Irving Bell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1906
enlistment
Source:7693761
2nd February 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
11670
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7693761
2nd February 1906
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8516303
2nd April 1911
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
RMA/11670
Royal Marine Artillery
HMS 'Lion'
Source:8516301
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed at the Battle of Jutland and buried at sea
Source:8516300
Source:8516302
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8516300
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Irving |
| Initials | JI |
| Last Name | Bell |
| Source | 7693761 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11670 | Royal Marine Artillery | |||
| Royal Navy | RMA/11670 | Royal Marine Artillery | HMS 'Lion' | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Bell | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries & Galloway Standard 14 June 1916 p6 | Maggie85957 |
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