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We remember David Ferguson Welsh
We remember David Ferguson Welsh
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
South Charlton, Embleton, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9037114
Source:9047490
20th August 1882
1882
location
South Charlton, Embleton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9047490
20th August 1882
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9037467
5th April 1891
1891
location
Embleton, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9037467
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9037581
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Engineer Fitter's Apprentice
Gateshead
United Kingdom
Source:9037581
31st March 1901
1901
location
93, Redheugh Road, Gateshead
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9037581
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:9049058
16th March 1914
1914
employment
Marine Engineer
North Shields
United Kingdom
Source:9049058
16th March 1914
1914
location
North Shields
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9049058
16th March 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9037326
2nd September 1914
1914
location
8 William Street, North Shields
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9037326
2nd September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer
1198EA
Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Aboukir
Source:9037326
4th September 1914 - 22nd September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action. Body not recovered for burial. The ship was torpedoed and sunk in The Broad Fourteens of the North Sea.
Source:9037110
Source:9037326
22nd September 1914
burial
Embleton, Northumberland
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:9037302
Source:9037110
sibling
Thomas Welsh
Source:9037467
sibling
Robert F Welsh
Source:9037467
sibling
Andrew Welsh
Source:9037467
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Ferguson |
| Initials | DF |
| Last Name | Welsh |
| Source | 9037109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 William Street, North Shields | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd September 1914 | |
| 93, Redheugh Road, Gateshead | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Embleton, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| North Shields | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th March 1914 | |
| South Charlton, Embleton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th August 1882 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1198EA | Royal Naval Reserve, HMS Aboukir | Engine Room Artificer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Scott Welsh | father | ||
| Margaret Fairbairn | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Welsh | brother | ||
| Robert F Welsh | brother | ||
| Andrew Welsh | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Spitalford War Memorial, Embleton, NorthumberlandThe Spitalford War Memorial, commemorating the local servicemen who fell during the First and Second World Wars.Contributed by:
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David Ferguson Welsh (back row 2nd from left)David and his immediate family - his parents and brothers.Contributed by:
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David's MedalsDavid's Medals sent to his father along with an accompanying letter from The Admiralty.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Two Butcharts, a Mitchell, a Shorney and a WelshMore about Two Butcharts, a Mitchell, a Shorney and a Welsh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Welsh's RNR Service Record | Ursula6166 | |
| 1891 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Masonic Record | Ursula6166 | |
| David's Masonic Record (more information) | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Aboukir | Ursula6166 | |
| Spitalford War Memorial, Embleton, Northumberland | Ursula6166 | |
| German Submarine U-9 | Ursula6166 | |
| David Ferguson Welsh (back row 2nd from left) | Ursula6166 | |
| David Ferguson Welsh (in profile) | Ursula6166 | |
| David's Medals | Ursula6166 |
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