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We remember Edward John French
We remember Edward John French
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
enlistment
Source:8555590
11th April 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Good Hope
Source:8555587
October 1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8555587
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8555587
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8555586 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Good Hope | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary French | mother | ||
| Thomas Barnard French | father |
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 240 - Admiralty: Royal Naval Reserve: Officers' Service Records | Bryan5462 |
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