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We remember John Douglas Phelan
We remember John Douglas Phelan
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1913
enlistment
Source:7697303
14th May 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
16860
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8569561
14th May 1913
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8569561
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Douglas |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Phelan |
| Source | 7697303 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16860 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE | Bugler |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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