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We remember Douglas Nowell Colson
We remember Douglas Nowell Colson
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
appointments
Sub Lieutenant
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27th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve
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14th September 1915
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
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service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve - Submarine L18
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1916
death
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11th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas Nowell |
| Initials | DN |
| Last Name | Colson |
| Source | 911139 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - Submarine L18 | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Sub Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 1Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. where Douglas Colson is honoured and remembered.
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 2Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. where Douglas Colson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 3Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. where Douglas Colson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 4Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. where Douglas Colson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 5Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. where Douglas Colson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HM Submarine E18: 11 June 1916More about HM Submarine E18: 11 June 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Naval Reserve Officers Records of Service | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, U.K. 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| DN Colson | Andrew13060 |
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