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We remember John Jones
We remember John Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
York
United Kingdom
Source:7695625
14th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
19114
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7695625
14th September 1914
awards
Belgian Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8642293
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8642293
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19114
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8642293
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8642290
Source:8642293
23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 66A
Source:8642290
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 7695625 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 19114 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/19114 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Belgian Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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 | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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