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We remember Frank Read
We remember Frank Read
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ethel Jane Read
Source:8660620
1888
1890
sibling
Lydia Mary Read
Source:8660620
1890
1892
sibling
William James Read
Source:8660620
1892
1893
1894
sibling
Clara Maud Read
Source:8660618
9th May 1894
1896
sibling
Charles Marsh Read
Source:8660628
21st May 1896
1900
sibling
John Eric Read
Source:8660620
1900
1902
sibling
Thomas Robert Read
Source:8660620
1902
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
1/2203
RNVR London Division - HMS LION
Source:8660614
5th August 1914 - 30th April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
1/2203
RNVR London - HMS LION
Source:8660614
1st May 1918 - 8th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Read |
| Source | 8660611 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1/2203 | RNVR London - HMS LION | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 1/2203 | RNVR London Division - HMS LION | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Read | mother | ||
| William Marsh Read | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Jane Read | sister | 1888 | |
| Lydia Mary Read | sister | 1890 | |
| William James Read | brother | 1892 | |
| John Eric Read | brother | 1900 | |
| Thomas Robert Read | brother | 1902 | |
| Charles Marsh Read | brother | 21st May 1896 | |
| Clara Maud Read | sister | 9th May 1894 |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 | |
| Frank Read's Diary:aboard the HMS Lion 1914 -1918 | Gerry59140 | |
| Charles Marsh Read | Gerry59140 | |
| John Eric Read | Gerry59140 |
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