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We remember Reginald Curtis Clayton
We remember Reginald Curtis Clayton
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Meersbrook Road, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681419
31st March 1901
1911
location
4 Manor Road, Stechford,Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8579563
2nd April 1911
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7862120
service
Other Empire Force
Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)
Source:8579565
service
Other Empire Force
Apprentice
Mercantile Marine - SS War Knight
Source:8579565
1918
death
Civilian war death
From injuries sustained when the SS "War Knight" collided with the tanker "OB Jennings" while part of a merchant convoy bringing goods from the United States.
Royal Portsmouth Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:8579565
28th March 1918
burial
Gosport, Hampshire.
United Kingdom
Source:8960087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Curtis |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Clayton |
| Source | 7862120 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Manor Road, Stechford,Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Meersbrook Road, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy) | ||||
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine - SS War Knight | Apprentice |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Clayton | mother | ||
| Charles Clayton | father |
Media
Media
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Close up of the War Memorial.Reginald C Clayton is one of 52 men on the War Memorial in Stechford Birmingham. ©Sharon Stokes 2017Contributed by:
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Biographical detailsResearch performed on the WW1 War Memorial in Stechford, Birmingham , West Midlands, England.Contributed by:
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Birth CertificateBirth Certificate of Reginald Curtis Clayton, confirming DOB as 17th January 1898Contributed by:
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Report to AdmiraltyCopy of the report submitted to the Admiralty on 29th March 1918 regarding the collision of SS War Knight on Oil Carrier OB Jennings on 24th March 1918 and the subsequent actions of Reginald Curtis ClaytonContributed by:
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Newspaper Report - Heroism at SeaA report in the Sheffield Independent newspaper in late August 1918Contributed by:
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Original Grave MarkerA photograph of the Original Grave Marker of Reginald Curtis Clayton at Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery. (Plot E, Row 31, Grave 4)Contributed by:
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Notice of Award of Albert MedalLetter from the Board of Trade confirming the posthumous award of the Albert Medal.Contributed by:
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Letter from Furness Withy and CompanyLetter to Curtis Clayton, father of Reginald Curtis Clayton, regarding the ward of the Albert Medal.Contributed by:
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Albert Medal InscriptionThe reverse of the Albert Medal awarded to Reginald Curtis Clayton showing the inscription.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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SS War Knight (lost due to collision & fire 24/03/1918)More about SS War Knight (lost due to collision & fire 24/03/1918)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Maritime35342 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Maritime35342 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Maritime35342 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Maritime35342 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| R.C. Clayton on Sheffield Soldiers of the Great War | Maritime35342 | |
| Posthumous Albert Medal for Reginald Curtis Clayton | Maritime35342 | |
| Burial details | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald Curtis ("Rex") Clayton. | Maritime35342 | |
| Close up of the War Memorial. | Sharon36563 | |
| Stechford War Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Biographical details | Sharon36563 | |
| Birth Certificate | Rex131178 | |
| Report to Admiralty | Rex131178 | |
| Newspaper Report - Heroism at Sea | Rex131178 | |
| Original Grave Marker | Rex131178 | |
| Notice of Award of Albert Medal | Rex131178 | |
| Letter from Furness Withy and Company | Rex131178 | |
| Albert Medal | Rex131178 | |
| Albert Medal Inscription | Rex131178 |
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