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We remember Joseph James Boncey
We remember Joseph James Boncey
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Source:7700718
20th May 1884
1901
enlistment
Source:7700718
5th June 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Private
11603
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8549773
5th June 1901
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.
the North Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8549773
Source:8549779
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
22.
Source:8549779
sibling
F Boncey
Source:9344709
sibling
L Boncey
Source:9344709
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Boncey |
| Source | 8549777 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11603 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Boncey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Boncey | brother | ||
| L Boncey | brother |
Media
Media
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North Hayling Parish War MemorialThe North Hayling parish war memorial outside St Peter’s Church, Northney, Hayling Island.
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North Hayling Parish War Memorial – WW1 panelThe WW1 panel on the North Hayling parish war memorial outside St Peter’s Church, Northney, Hayling IslandContributed by:
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InscriptionPrivate Joseph James Boncey is commemorated on panel 22 of the Portsmouth Naval MemorialContributed by:
DR117137
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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Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and other family membersMore about Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and other family members
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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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 | |
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial - IWM information | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial | Yvonne27542 | |
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial – WW1 panel | Yvonne27542 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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