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We remember Herbert George Fanning
We remember Herbert George Fanning
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Robert Harry Fanning
Source:8618842
1872
1873
sibling
Richard Nickle Fanning
Source:8618842
1873
1875
sibling
Roland Gore Fanning
Source:8618842
1875
1885
1891
location
57 West Parade, Rhyl, Flint
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8618184
5th April 1891
1896
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:8618100
1896 - 1901
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8618686
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Employee
Stuckey's Bank
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:8618100
1901
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8618493
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Kingsbury Episcopi Vicarage, Martock, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618493
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Bristol Z/1656
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Bristol
Source:8614642
16th June 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
marriage
Rose Fanny Pine
Source:8618100
22nd June 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/1656
RNVR Bristol - HMS Magic
Source:8614642
8th July 1917 - 10th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:8614643
10th April 1918
1918
location
Chestal, Priory Avenue, Taunton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8618813
10th May 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
He was killed when HMS Magic was mined at the entrance to Loch Swilly.
Loch Swilly, North of Ireland
United Kingdom
Source:8614643
Source:8618100
10th April 1918
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 29
Source:8614643
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Fanning |
| Source | 8614641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 West Parade, Rhyl, Flint | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Chestal, Priory Avenue, Taunton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th May 1918 | |
| Kingsbury Episcopi Vicarage, Martock, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1656 | RNVR Bristol - HMS Magic | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Bristol Z/1656 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Bristol | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Fanning | father | ||
| Isabella Fanning | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Harry Fanning | brother | 1872 | |
| Richard Nickle Fanning | brother | 1873 | |
| Roland Gore Fanning | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Fanny Pine | wife | 22nd June 1916 |
Media
Media
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Herbert George FanningPhotograph taken from “Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War”
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Casualties list from HMS Magic 10th April 1918from Naval History casualties’ listsContributed by:
Valerie157271
Communities
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Old Masonians Who Died in the First World WarMore about Old Masonians Who Died in the First World War
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNVR Service record | Fife3190 | |
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert George Fanning | Gordon760 | |
| HMS Magic | Valerie157271 | |
| HMS Magic damaged | Valerie157271 | |
| Casualties list from HMS Magic 10th April 1918 | Valerie157271 |
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