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We remember John Francis
We remember John Francis
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1898
enlistment
Source:8555431
1898
marriage
Amy
Source:8555436
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
290778
HMS Good Hope
Source:8555430
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile.
Source:8555430
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Francis |
| Source | 8555429 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 290778 | HMS Good Hope | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Francis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy | wife |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 188 - Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Bryan5462 |
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