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We remember John Richard Jones
We remember John Richard Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1866
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/4645 (RMR B162)
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Cressy
Source:9498127
1914
marriage
Clara E
Source:9498129
1914
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Cressy, torpedoed by U9 in the North Sea
Source:9498129
Source:9498124
22nd September 1914
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9498129
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 9498121 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/4645 (RMR B162) | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Cressy | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| John Richard Jones | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara E | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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