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We remember John Gower
We remember John Gower
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
enlistment
Source:7695328
21st November 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
15138
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7695328
21st November 1907
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
15138
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Malaya
Source:7695328
28th January 1916 - 2nd June 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
United Kingdom
Source:8658076
Source:8658074
10th June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Gower |
| Source | 7695328 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15138 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 15138 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Malaya | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya 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 Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. | Trevor321 | |
| John (Jack) Gower, HMS Malaya and the Battle of Jutland, 1916 | Trevor321 |
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