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We remember John Wood
We remember John Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
William
Source:9191402
1866
1868
sibling
George
Source:9191402
1868
1870
sibling
Phoebe
Source:9191402
1870
1871
1873
sibling
Naomi
Source:9191402
1873
1875
sibling
Robert
Source:9191402
1875
1877
sibling
Joseph
Source:9191402
1877
1880
sibling
Emily
Source:9191402
1880
1881
location
Cacklebury, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9191402
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Samuel
Source:9191403
1882
1884
sibling
Richard
Source:9191403
1884
1891
location
South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9191403
5th April 1891
1892
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
170070
Source:8558174
6th October 1892 - 31st December 1893
1894
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
170070
Source:8558174
1st January 1894 - 30th March 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker 2nd Class
170070
Source:8558174
1st April 1899 - 30th March 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker 1st Class
170070
Source:8558174
1st April 1900 - 24th November 1904
1903
marriage
Emily Jane
Source:9190232
1903
1904
children
Mabel Emily
Source:9190232
1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Acting Chief Stoker
170070
Source:8558174
25th November 1904 - 24th November 1905
1905
children
Harold John
Source:9190232
1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
170070
Source:8558174
25th November 1905 - 26th October 1916
service
Royal Navy
170070
Source:8558174
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
170070
H.M.S. "Flirt."
Source:8558177
1916
death
Source:8558177
26th October 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 15
Source:8573301
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 8558170 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacklebury, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 170070 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | H.M.S. "Flirt." | Chief Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Leading Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Leading Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Acting Chief Stoker | |||
| Royal Navy | 170070 | Chief Stoker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Emily | daughter | 1904 | |
| Harold John | son | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Wood | father | ||
| Mary A Wood | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1866 | |
| George | brother | 1868 | |
| Phoebe | sister | 1870 | |
| Naomi | sister | 1873 | |
| Robert | brother | 1875 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1877 | |
| Emily | sister | 1880 | |
| Samuel | brother | 1882 | |
| Richard | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jane | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Hailsham War MemorialJohn Wood is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.
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Remebered with HonourChief Stoker Wood is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys School MemorialP. O. J Wood is remembered at his former school.Contributed by:
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St Mary's Parish Church HailshamJohn Wood is remembered on the memorial plaque in Hailsham Parish Church.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Roll of HonourThe entry for First Class Petty Officer John Wood, HMS Flirt, in Hailsham's Roll of Honour.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
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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 | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Fife3190 | |
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 | |
| Roll of Honour - Hailsham | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| HMS Flirt | John65615 | |
| Remebered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School Memorial | John65615 | |
| St Mary's Parish Church Hailsham | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Roll of Honour | John72644 |
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