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We remember Francis John Hitchens
We remember Francis John Hitchens
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Source:7824336
1884
1887
sibling
William Hitchens
Source:8718003
1887
1891
sibling
George Hitchens
Source:8718003
1891
1893
sibling
Frank Hitchens
Source:8718003
1893
1895
sibling
Ivy Hitchens
Source:8718003
1895
1896
sibling
Richard Hitchens
Source:8718003
1896
1898
sibling
Gladys Hitchens
Source:8718003
1898
1900
sibling
James Hitchens
Source:8718003
1900
1901
sibling
Dorothy Hitchens
Source:8718003
1901
1917
marriage
Clara Emily Gibbs
Source:8722964
12th May 1917
1918
service
Other Empire Force
Quartermaster
Mercantile Marine - HMHS Llandovery Castle
Source:8718005
26th June 1918
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7824336
marriage
Clara Emily Gibbs
Source:8718005
1918
death
Died when HMHS Llandovery Castle was torpedoed
Source:8718005
27th June 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Hitchens |
| Source | 8722958 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 8722958 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine - HMHS Llandovery Castle | Quartermaster |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Hitchens | mother | ||
| Frank Hitchens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hitchens | brother | 1887 | |
| George Hitchens | brother | 1891 | |
| Frank Hitchens | brother | 1893 | |
| Ivy Hitchens | sister | 1895 | |
| Richard Hitchens | brother | 1896 | |
| Gladys Hitchens | sister | 1898 | |
| James Hitchens | brother | 1900 | |
| Dorothy Hitchens | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Emily Gibbs | wife | ||
| Clara Emily Gibbs | wife | 12th May 1917 |
Media
Media
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War memorial, Feock, CornwallOne of the eight faces of the war memorial in the village of Feock, Cornwall
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England Marriages 1538-1973 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial, Feock, Cornwall | Gerry59140 |
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