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We remember John Smith
We remember John Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1886
marriage
Annie
Source:9360981
service
Royal Navy
A 8055
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9360982
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
8055.A. (CH)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke
Source:9360975
location
17, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9360972
1919
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMY Iolaire off Stornoway harbour, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
United Kingdom
Source:9360981
Source:9360972
1st January 1919
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 32
Source:9360972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 9360969 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Upper Bayble, Stornoway, Ross-shire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | A 8055 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 8055.A. (CH) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | mother | ||
| Angus Smith | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | wife |
Media
Media
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Chatham Naval MemorialSeaman John Smith is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)
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InscriptionSeaman John Smith is commemorated on panel 32 of the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)More about Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)
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HMY Iolaire Casualties on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval MemorialsMore about HMY Iolaire Casualties on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Records of Service | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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