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We remember Francis Horace Jones
We remember Francis Horace Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1901
location
St Mary Vicarage, Waterloo Road, Northumberland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9374963
1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
Chaplain
Source:9374946
3rd April 1904
1911
location
aboard HMS Highflyer
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9142926
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chaplain
Staff of General Officers Commanding (Royal Marine Brigade)
Source:9141304
August 1914 - October 1914
1919
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9374960
1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Chaplain
Source:9374960
1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Horace |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 9374946 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Vicarage, Waterloo Road, Northumberland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| aboard HMS Highflyer | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Staff of General Officers Commanding (Royal Marine Brigade) | Chaplain | |||
| Royal Navy | Chaplain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Chaplain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing staff and alumni serving. F H Jones appears as "Chaplain RN, HMS EMPEROR OF INDIA".
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Francis Jones.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Naval Chaplains who served during WW1More about Naval Chaplains who served during WW1
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Rev F H Jones appointed Chaplin to HM Fleet, 1904 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Awarded OBE in connection with War Services, 1919 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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