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We remember John Spencer Owens
We remember John Spencer Owens
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
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12th May 1890
1905
enlistment
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2nd October 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
14857
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7698917
2nd October 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
982
Royal Marines Band
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2nd October 1905
1916
dates
Age 26
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31st May 1916
1916
death
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31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Spencer |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Owens |
| Source | 7698917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14857 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 982 | Royal Marines Band |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna | mother | ||
| John Owens | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor321 |
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