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We remember John Joseph Ackrill
We remember John Joseph Ackrill
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1907
marriage
Lillian Ellen Potter
Source:8517862
1907 - 1913
1909
children
Ivy Ackrill
Source:8517825
1909
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8517825
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Naval Mechnician
Royal Navy
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8517825
2nd April 1911
1911
location
North Street, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8517825
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Alex Ackrill
Source:8517825
1911
1913
marriage
Florence E Tuck
Source:8517859
1913 - 31st May 1916
1913
service
Royal Navy
Mechanician
288891
HMS Indefatigable
Source:9070126
17th June 1913 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed as a direct result of enemy action
North Sea
Denmark
Source:8517854
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
Body not recovered for burial
United Kingdom
Source:8517881
Source:8517854
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Ackrill |
| Source | 8517881 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Street, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 288891 | HMS Indefatigable | Mechanician |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Ackrill | daughter | 1909 | |
| Alex Ackrill | son | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence E Tuck | wife | 1913 | |
| Lillian Ellen Potter | wife | 1907 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls. | Ann39898 | |
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 |
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