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We remember Arthur Henry Rostron
We remember Arthur Henry Rostron
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Edith E Rostron
Source:9231108
1868
1869
1871
sibling
Frederic L Rostron
Source:9231108
1871
1873
sibling
Beatrice Rostron
Source:9231108
1873
1878
sibling
George Rostron
Source:9231108
1878
1881
location
309 Blackburn Road, Sharples, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9231108
1881
1886
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9231456
24th December 1886
1893
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9231451
28th April 1893
1898
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9231452
15th August 1898
1899
marriage
Ethel Minnie Stothert
Source:9231114
1899
1901
children
Harry M Rostron
Source:9231114
1901
1901
location
50 Ashdale Rd, Waterloo, Derby, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9231114
1901
1918
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9231459
31st December 1918
1926
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9231387
5th June 1926
employment
First Officer and Lieutenant RNR
Cunard Steamship Company
United Kingdom
Source:9231114
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7768013
1940
death
Chippenham, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9231096
Source:9231102
4th November 1940
burial
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:9231096
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Rostron, |
| Source | 9231387 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 Blackburn Road, Sharples, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 50 Ashdale Rd, Waterloo, Derby, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CBE | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry M Rostron | son | 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy | mother | ||
| James Rostron | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith E Rostron | sister | 1868 | |
| Frederic L Rostron | brother | 1871 | |
| Beatrice Rostron | sister | 1873 | |
| George Rostron | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Minnie Stothert | wife | 1899 |
Media
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Grave of Sir Arthur Rostron. K.B.E, R.D, R.N.R.Sir Arthur Rostron. K.B.E, R.D, R.N.R. is buried in West End Parish Cemetery, Southampton (Image 2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)More about Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)
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West End Parish War Memorial, SouthamptonMore about West End Parish War Memorial, Southampton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Encyclopedia Titanica | DR117137 | |
| The London Gazette | DR117137 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | DR117137 | |
| The National Archives | DR117137 | |
| The National Archives | DR117137 | |
| The National Archives | DR117137 | |
| The National Archives | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Sir Arthur Rostron. K.B.E, R.D, R.N.R. | DR117137 |
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