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We remember John Webster
We remember John Webster
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1916
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
181723
HMS Valiant
Source:8814993
13th January 1916 - 8th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Webster |
| Source | 8814988 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 181723 | HMS Valiant | Chief Petty Officer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasia Webster | mother | ||
| John Webster | father |
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Painting by Stephen Bone 1945Promoted at the Battle of Jutland, John Webster was still a Gunnery Instructor in 1945. Like many others he lied about his age Youghal Parish records show his date of birth as 2nd March 1874.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Valiant at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Valiant at the Battle of Jutland
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Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of JutlandMore about Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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No official records
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 | |
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 25 OCTOBER, 1916. | Trevor321 | |
| Service records on Ancestry.co.uk | Trevor321 | |
| Painting by Stephen Bone | William85581 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Painting by Stephen Bone 1945 | William85581 |
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