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We remember Edward Pickett Chapman
We remember Edward Pickett Chapman
Timeline
Timeline
1866
1871
location
Mill Cottage, Headcorn, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8758925
1871
1881
location
21 Waterside, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811166
1881
1889
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
149415
HMS "Pembroke"
Source:8593945
1st April 1889 - 7th November 1890
1890
marriage
Louisa Lavinia Ware
Source:8811121
1890
1891
location
44 James Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8811109
1891
1901
location
5 York Cottages, Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8811130
1901
1902
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
149415
RFR
Source:8593945
12th April 1902 - 31st May 1916
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
149415
HMS "Indefatigable"
Source:8593945
9th October 1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS "Indefatigable" sank at the Battle of Jutland, enemy shells caused an explosion ripping a hole in her hull. A second explosion followed. Only two of the crew of 1,019 survived.
Source:8593946
Source:8811170
31st May 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 17.
Source:8593946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Pickett |
| Initials | EP |
| Last Name | Chapman |
| Source | 8593946 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Waterside, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 44 James Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| 5 York Cottages, Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Mill Cottage, Headcorn, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1871 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 149415 | HMS "Pembroke" | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 149415 | RFR | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 149415 | HMS "Indefatigable" | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Hickmott nee Chapman or Relf | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Lavinia Ware | wife | 1890 |
Media
Media
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Centenary Memorial ServiceRoyal Naval War Memorial at Chatham. On this day the centenary of the Battle of Jutland was commemorated, I took this picture showing his name and others
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| National Archives RN Service Records | Trevor321 | |
| 1871 census Headcorn Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Marriage Jun 1890 for Edward Chapman | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| HMS "Indefatigable" Wikipedia record | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary Memorial Service | Marlene35322 | |
| Royal Naval Memorial Plaque | Marlene35322 |
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