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We remember James Loveless
We remember James Loveless
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Lily Loveless
Source:8662610
1886
1889
sibling
William E Loveless
Source:8662610
1889
1893
sibling
Lena Loveless
Source:8662610
1893
1895
1915
enlistment
Hartlepool
United Kingdom
Source:8518753
14th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
5900S
HMS Warspite
5th Battle Squadron
Source:8518752
14th January 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8518754
31st May 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8518754
31st May 1916 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
5900S
HMS Warspite
Source:8518694
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
S 5900
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8926925
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
5900S
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Warspite
Source:8516056
1916
death
Killed in Action
Stoker on board HMS Warspite at the Battle of Jutland
Jutland
Denmark
Source:8516057
Source:8518694
31st May 1916
burial
West Lothian
United Kingdom
637 Delrose, Loveless, Peagram
Source:8516056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Loveless |
| Source | 8516055 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 5900S | HMS Warspite | Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 5900S | HMS Warspite | 5th Battle Squadron | Stoker | |
| Royal Navy | S 5900 | Royal Naval Reserve | Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 5900S | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Warspite | Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Loveless nee Moreland | mother | ||
| William Loveless | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Loveless | sister | 1886 | |
| William E Loveless | brother | 1889 | |
| Lena Loveless | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-14 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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James LovelessServiced and died on HMS Warspite - believe photo taken before joining Warspite January 2015. Died at Jutland age 20 years.
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James Loveless prior to joining HMS WarspiteJames Loveless prior to joining HMS Warspite, believed to be with his mother Mary in this pictureContributed by:
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Grave of James Loveless at QueensferryLena Martin nee Loveless (sister of James) and her daughter Ella Liddle nee Martin visiting the grave of James Loveless in 1956Contributed by:
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Parents of James LovelessWilliam Loveless and Mary Loveless nee Moreland outside their miners cottageContributed by:
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Queensferry Cemetary certificateQueensferry Cemetary certificate for James LovelessContributed by:
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Front cover of memoriam cardFront cover of memoriam card for James LovelessContributed by:
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Family Tree for James LovelessShows connections between James Loveless and Tolpuddle MartyrsContributed by:
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Stephen LovelessIn uniform. Half brother to James Loveless. Father was William Loveless but Stephen was brought up by his uncle James Loveless.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Warspite at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Warspite at the Battle of Jutland
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Links to the Tolpuddle MartyrsMore about Links to the Tolpuddle Martyrs
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry Cemetery
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jean36823 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jean36823 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Jean36823 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Durham At War | Jean36823 | |
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 | |
| Loveless killed and Law wounded aboard HMS Warspite | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| James Loveless | Jean36823 | |
| Death certificate of James Loveless | Jean36823 | |
| James Loveless memoriam card | Jean36823 | |
| James Loveless prior to joining HMS Warspite | Jean36823 | |
| Grave of James Loveless at Queensferry | Jean36823 | |
| Parents of James Loveless | Jean36823 | |
| Grave of James Loveless at Queensferry | Jean36823 | |
| Grave monument of James Loveless at Queensferry | Jean36823 | |
| Birth certificate of James Loveless | Jean36823 | |
| Queensferry Cemetary certificate | Jean36823 | |
| Service Record page 1 of 4 | Jean36823 | |
| Service Record page 2 of 4 | Jean36823 | |
| Service Record page 3 of 4 | Jean36823 | |
| Service Record page 4 of 4 | Jean36823 | |
| Front cover of memoriam card | Jean36823 | |
| Stephen Loveless and Elizabeth Hammett | Jean36823 | |
| Family Tree for James Loveless | Jean36823 | |
| HMS Warspite | Jean36823 | |
| Station Town 1900-1909 | Jean36823 | |
| HMS Warspite | Jean36823 | |
| Stephen Loveless | Jean36823 |
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