Commonwealth Graves 1916
There are 39 men in Queensferry Cemetery who died as a result of wounds received during the Battle of Jutland on or after 31.5.1916.
Battle of Jutland -31 May and 1 June 1916 -The Battle of Jutland was a naval battle fought by the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet (which also included ships and individual personnel from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy) against the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet during the First World War. The battle was fought on 31 May and 1 June 1916 in the North Sea near Jutland, Denmark. It was the largest naval battle and the only full-scale clash of battleships in the war.
At 4.15pm on 31 May 1916. Petard was one of eight destroyers of the 13th flotilla, along with three destroyers of other formations, in a gun battle in hopes of blunting the enemy's torpedo attack, while striving to deliver their own. Petard fired a torpedo on a high speed setting at a group of four German destroyers, possibly achieving a hit from about 3,000 yards range, and a second at a slower speed against the German Battlecruisers from a range of about 9,000 yards. Petard then turned roughly parallel to the German Battlecruisers but slightly converging, so as to get ahead of the column before once more turning towards the enemy to fire the remaining two torpedoes.
Turning back towards the British ships, Petard passed HMS Nestor, which was also returning but at reduced speed because of damage. Proceeding, Petard approached an oil slick where HMS Laurel was picking up survivors from the Battle-cruiser HMS Queen Mary, sunk by German gunfire, and picked up one man. Approximately 20 survivors in total were rescued from the 1000 man crew. Petard then returned to her station at the head of the Battle-cruiser line.
HMS Petard Casualty list –Died -2 officers and 7 men, Wounded- 1 officer and 5 men.
Other ships involved, which have men listed here are:
HMS Warspite, HMS Onslaught, HMS Dublin, HMS Lion, HMS Princess Royal, and four which were sunk - HMS Fortune, HMS Warrior, HMS Ardent and
HMS Queen Mary.
9 Casualties served on HMS Petard
Leading Stoker William Broderick,No: 286286, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 1.9.1877 in Cork, Ireland. He enlisted in Devonport in in October 1897 and died on 31.5.1916 aged 38, during the Battle of Jutland. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Charles Cook, No: J/639, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 25.3.1892 in London. He enlisted on 25.3.1910 in Chatham. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Thomas James Derose, No: J/7966, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 11.2.1893 in London. He enlisted on 11.2.1911 in Chatham. His Parents were Joseph and Martha Derose and he had 3 Brothers, one Sister and one Step Brother. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Surgeon Probationer Hugh John Dingle, of Royal Navy Voluntary Reserve, serving on HMS Petard, was born in December 1893, in Durham. His Parents were Arthur and Beatrice Dingle, and he had two Sisters and one Brother Arthur who was killed in Gallipoli in 1915. (Arthur was a School Master at Durham School and played Rugby for England). He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1427, Queensferry Cemetery. He is also Commemorated in St Matthews Church- Silksworth, Newcastle Medical School, Durham School, and Eaglescliffe War Memorial, Co. Durham. He was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Edward James Peagram, No: J/4194, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard was born on 30.5.1893 in London. His Parents were Charles, a Butcher and Mary Peagram and he had 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Stephen Charles Sienesi, No: 209400, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 2.12.1882 in Essex. His Parents were Benjamin, a Stick Dresser -(creator of artistic walking sticks), and Francis Sienesi and he was married to Gertrude Sienesi, Devon. He had 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 33 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Lieutenant Charles Auriole Sperling, 0f the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 6.5.1892. He enlisted in September 1904. He died on 31.5.1916, aged 24, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:658, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Martin James Edward Wassell No: SS/3281, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 11.3.1892 in London. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 659, Queensferry Cemetery, He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Frederick George Wildman No: J/20072, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 6.1.1895 in London. He die on 31.5.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 639, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
HMS Warspite also saw many casualties- 14 of them are in Queensferry Cemetery.
Able Seaman William George Cargill No: J/6398, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born in Forfar on 29.7.1893. He died on 31.5.1916, aged 22, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 639, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 19124/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Carpenter Crew Walter William Cordy, No: M/8940, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 15.10.1889 in Bristol. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 26 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 631, Queensferry Cemetery,. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Plumber Ernest Samuel Crocker, No: 344142, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 20.6.1880 in Plymouth. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 36 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:633, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Canteen Assistant Reginald Frederick Cressell, Admiralty Civilian, serving on HMS Warspite, (medal record says HMS Lion), died on 31.5.1916 aged 23. His father was Nathan Cressell. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker James Loveless No: S/5900, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 7.8.1895 in County Durham. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 20. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Sub-Leiutenant Frank Allan Single of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, died on 31.5.1916. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 656, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Thomas Warren No: K/7590, of the Royal Navy serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 8.2.1891 in Devonport. His Parents were Thomas and Sarah Warren. He died on 32.5.19126 aged 25, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Canteen Assistant Thomas Albert Willis, an Admiralty Civilian, serving on HMS Warspite, was husband of Lillian Beatrice Willis of Devonport. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 28. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 633, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals
Able Seaman Sidney James Avery, No: J/18396, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 21.10.1894 in Dublin, Ireland. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Wireman Charles E.L.Berghe, No: M/13338, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 10.1.1895 in London. Son of Jules and Elizabeth Berghe, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Robert Lees, No: SS/5250, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite was born on 12.8.1894 in Bolton, Lancashire. He died on 2.6.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman James Dreghorn Niven, No: Clyde Z/5436, of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 18.12.1895. Son of Mrs Isabella Niven of Paisley, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 17. He is buried in Commonwealth grave Ref:639 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class George Dreghorn Rennie No: T/35950, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born in Aberdeen on 13.6.1898. Son of Alexander and Wilhelmina Rennie of Toronto Ontario, Canada, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 18. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1420, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
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Men from other ships, who died during the Battle of Jutland
Lieutenant Alfred Bakewell, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born on 7.10.1892. He enlisted on 15.9.1905 and was killed in action on 31.5.1916 aged 23. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 660, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Chief Petty officer Charles Grigg, No: 187895, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born on 28.3.1894 in Selsea, Sussex, and was married to Helen Grigg of Southsea, Kent. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 38 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Lieutenant Commander Arthur Gerald Onslow, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born in 13.5.1885 in India. His Parents were Gerald Charles Penrice, and Flora Francis Mary Onslow. He enlisted on 15.1.1900. Husband of Elsie Hinde Onslow, he died on 1.6.1916 aged 30 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 659, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 'Distinguished Service Cross' for Gallantry on several occasions, mentioned in Despatches, and also awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signalman John Walter Johnston, No: J/6110, 0f the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, Born 18.1.1894, in Kent, son of Victor and Lucy Johnston of Kent, died on 1.6.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 631, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for services rendered in action off Hartlepool on 16th December, 1914: while serving on HMS Hardy. He was also awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Gunner Charles McCarthy, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught was born in Cork, Ireland on 4.5.1881. His Parents were Charles and Mary McCarthy, of Cork. He died of injuries, on 1.6.1916 aged 35 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1424, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/145 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Leading Seaman Frank Herbert Crowhurst, No:J/15311, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Dublin was born on 3.7.1895 in Brighton, Sussex. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signaller Reginald Harry Fenmore, No:J/9746, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Dublin, died on 31.5.1916 aged 22, son of George and Annie Fenmore of Oxford. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker William Muir No:2538, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 18.11.1892 in West Hartlepool. He died of injuries on 3.6.1916 aged 24 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:634, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class George Henry Lovett, No: K/13800, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS, Lion was born on 14.9.1894 in London, son of Mrs A and the late George Henry Lovett of London. He died on 7.6.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1421, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officer's Cook 3rd Class, Harry Gustave Fuller No: L/4146, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born on 16.10.1894 in Manchester. He died of injuries on 3.6.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals
Stoker 1st Class Walter Graham, No: K/22555, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 7.11.1895 in Bardsley, Lancashire, Son of Mrs Margaret Graham of Aston-Under-Lyne. He died of injuries on 5.6.1916 aged 20 and is buried in Commonwealth Cemetery Ref: 1418, Queensferry Cemetery. Walter was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Mechanician William Henry Jenkins, No: 308004, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warrior which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 20.3.1883, in Liverpool, Son of William and Emma Jenkins of Southport. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 34 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 633, Queensferry Cemetery. William was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman John Bowes No: 211518, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Ardent, which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 9.5.1885 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Husband of Harriet Bowes of Dorset, he died on 1.6.1916 aged 31. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 634, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Midshipman Humphrey Mercer Lancelot Durrant, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Queeen Mary, which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 16.3.1898, son of Rev C.A Durrant,York. He died of injuries on 1.6.1916 aged 18. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 657, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Albert Edward Roberts,No: K/2444, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Fortune, was born on 21.10.1890 in London. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 25 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officers Cook 3rd Class, Spiro Borg, No: 362569, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 15.6.1885 in Valetta, Malta to Lorenzo and Lorenza Borg. He died on 9.6.1916 aged 27, of injuries received during the Battle of Jutland on 31.5.1916 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1422, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman James Munday, No: Z/5872, of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, Clyde Division, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 6.2.1889. He died on 23.6.1916, aged 27, of injuries received during the Battle of Jutland. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1242, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Frederick Jeremiah White No: K/18490, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, Born 12.12.1894, in Devon, died on 3.7.1916, aged 21, from injuries received during the Battle of Jutland 31.5.1916. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1419, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Other 1916 Losses
Able Seaman, John Joseph Keane,No: J/13211, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite was born on 18.1.1894 in County Cork, Ireland. Son of Mary and the late John Keane of Dublin, Ireland, he died in Butlaw Royal Naval Hospital, from Meningitis on 17.7.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1428 , Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class, Ignatius John Jay, No: 221674, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born in Tilsbury Wiltshire on 2.7.1899. Son of Mary Burningham (formerly Jay) and late George Jay, Bournmouth. He died from injuries received when ship in collision, on 20.1.1916 aged 16. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1369 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Leading Signalman Edward Burnell No: 221674, of the Royal Navy, served on Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat 13, which sunk in a collision, was born on 16.2.1887 in Plymouth. He died in the North Sea, from injuries, on 27.1.1916 aged 28. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:1406, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signalman Edgar Foster No: J/9194, of the Royal Navy, serving on Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat No 13, which sunk in collision, was born on 20.8.1894 in Leeds. He died on 27.1.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1409, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Albert Lind, No: J/26804, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Inflexible, was born on 5.3.1896 in Shoreham, Sussex. He died on 13.2.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1371, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Vincent Henry Valentine, No: ZP/1140, of the Royal Navy Voluntary Reserve, serving on HMS Britannia, was born on 27.10.1895 in London, Son of Ernest and Jane Vincent. He died from Illness on 13.2.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1370 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker Roy David Justice, No: 3537, of the Australian Royal Navy, serving on HMAS Australia was born on 10.3.1895 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia, to D.J. and Isabella Justice. He died on 5.3.1916, aged 20, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1410, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy Telegraphist Harry Arnold Searle, No: J/36358, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Nottingham, was born on 21.8.18789 in Torpoint, Cornwall, son of Harriet Hayward formerly Searle. He died from Illness on 6.3.1916 aged 36 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:1407, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Chief Stoker Charles William Allcock, No: 288696, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Africa, was born on 4.3.1879 in Norfolk. Husband of Alice, he died from Illness on 11.3.1916 aged 37 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1408, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals, also Long Service and Good Conduct Medals.
Able Seaman Thomas Lynch, No: SS/5420, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Roxburgh, was born on 3.5.1893 in Bury, Lancashire. He died from Illness on 20.3.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1423, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officers Steward 3rd Class Herbert Southcott, No: L/6471, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 26.8.1896 in Woodford, Essex. He died from Illness on 25.3.1916 aged 19. Herbert is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1414, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the British War Medal.
Petty Officer Stoker Albert Edward Bull, No:291175, Royal Navy, Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat No: 31, died from Illness on 29.3.1916 aged 39. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1411, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War medals.
Leading Stoker Thomas Edward Harrold, No: K/6619, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Vivid, was born in Bethnal Green, London, on 25.10.1881, and he died from Illness on 21.4.1916 aged 34. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1412, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas Edwin Seal Mann, No: J/24153, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Africa, was born on 12.1.1898 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He died on 23.4.1916 aged 18 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1413, Queensferry cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney Tom Cooley, No: 19908, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born in Valetta, Malta on 14.2.1897. He died on 26.4.1916 aged 19 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1415. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
2nd Lieutenant William Mackie, a Bank Clerk, of the 3/6th Battalion Royal Scots, was born on 22.5.1892 in Lilybank, Queensferry. His Parents were William, a Manager of Distillery, and Annie Mackie ms Bonar. He died on 29.4.1916, aged 23, in Craigleith Military Hospital, of Sarcoma of left lung and Respiratory Failure. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 694, Queensferry Cemetery. William was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. Read more in 'Memorials'- 1916.
Able Seaman Clifford Frank Owens No:3237 of the Australian Royal Navy, serving on HMAS Australia was born on 5.5.1895 Bushville, Victoria, Australia to John and Elizabeth Owens. He died of illness on 12.11.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 649, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class John Coleman No:SS/112033, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Victory, was born on 30.3.1894, in Leeds. He died of illness on 8.5.1916 aged 21. he is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1416, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 2nd Class, Nigel James Gardiner, No: K/26928, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 15.5.1897, in London. He died from Illness on 28.5.1916 aged 19. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star,Victory and British War Medal, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1417, Queensferry Cemetery.
Private Robert Collingwood, No: PLY/15571. of the Royal Marines, No: PLY 1557, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 28.7.1893 in Dorley, Shropshire. He died of wounds received as a result of enemy action on 4.6.1916, aged 22. Robert is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1418, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals. His brother Joseph served with the Shropshire Light Infantry and was a prisoner of war in Germany.
Leading Stoker James Quinn No: K3927, of the Royal Navy serving on HMS Tiger, Born 7.2.1890 in Fife, he died on 5.7.1916, aged 26, in Butlaw Royal Naval Hospital, from Gangrene, as a result of an accident received on 1st July. His Mother lived in Dundee. James is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1426, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 2nd Class John Joseph Chiddle,No: K/23472, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Gunner, was born on 21.9.1894 in Emsworth, Sussex. He died from Illness on 8.7.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1429, Queensferry Cemetery. John was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Leading Seaman Harry Hudson Bird, No: 92464, of the Royal Navy, serving in Royal Navy War Signal Station Seacliffe, Scotland, was born on 9.5.1860 in Cheltenham. He first enlisted in Portsmouth in 1878 for 10 years then again in 1898 for another 10 years. He married Letitia Bendy in 1902, in Portsmouth. He served on several Ships and was discharged in 1910 due to his age. He became Leading seaman on HMS Victory 1, in Sept 1914 and was based in Seacliffe, Scotland from Oct 1914-1916. He died from Heart Disease on 20.7.1916 aged 56. He was awarded the British War Medal.
Chief Sick Berth Steward William Charles Bond No: 359523, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Plassy, was born on 11.8.1875 in Southsea, Hampshire to Benjamin and Sarah Bond. He died from Illness on 26.8.1916 aged 35. William is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 647, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Petty Officer Stoker Alfred Vanstone No: 277434, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Vivid was born on 22.7.1874 in Hartland, Devon. He was married to Bessie Vanstone, Devon. He died from Illness, on 28.10.1916 aged 42 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 642, Queensferry Cemetery. Alfred was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Able Seaman George Stonehouse No: SS/4242, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Queen Elizabeth was born on 9.3.1895 in Coventry, Warwickshire and he died from illness on 29.10.1916 aged 21, son of George and Lizzy Stonehouse, Coventry. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 648, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Able Seaman Clifford Frank Owens No: 3237, of the Royal Australian Navy No:3237, serving on HMAS Australia, was born on 5.5.1895 in Bushfield, Victoria, Australia, to James and Elizabeth Owens. He died on 12.11.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 694, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Cullen No: 127004, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Victory, was born on 9.9.1868, in Elsmington, Kent. He died from Illness on 27.11.1916 aged 49. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 650, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class Ronald Rothsey Wright No: 4459, of the Royal Australian Navy, serving on HMAS Australia, No:4459, was born on 2.9.1900 in Peterhead, South Australia. His Mother was Mrs Charlotte Wright , of Millicent, South Australia. He died of a Fractured Skull and drowning, on 21.12.1916, aged 16. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 651, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British war Medals.
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There are 39 men in Queensferry Cemetery who died as a result of wounds received during the Battle of Jutland on or after 31.5.1916.
Battle of Jutland -31 May and 1 June 1916 -The Battle of Jutland was a naval battle fought by the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet (which also included ships and individual personnel from the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy) against the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet during the First World War. The battle was fought on 31 May and 1 June 1916 in the North Sea near Jutland, Denmark. It was the largest naval battle and the only full-scale clash of battleships in the war.
At 4.15pm on 31 May 1916. Petard was one of eight destroyers of the 13th flotilla, along with three destroyers of other formations, in a gun battle in hopes of blunting the enemy's torpedo attack, while striving to deliver their own. Petard fired a torpedo on a high speed setting at a group of four German destroyers, possibly achieving a hit from about 3,000 yards range, and a second at a slower speed against the German Battlecruisers from a range of about 9,000 yards. Petard then turned roughly parallel to the German Battlecruisers but slightly converging, so as to get ahead of the column before once more turning towards the enemy to fire the remaining two torpedoes.
Turning back towards the British ships, Petard passed HMS Nestor, which was also returning but at reduced speed because of damage. Proceeding, Petard approached an oil slick where HMS Laurel was picking up survivors from the Battle-cruiser HMS Queen Mary, sunk by German gunfire, and picked up one man. Approximately 20 survivors in total were rescued from the 1000 man crew. Petard then returned to her station at the head of the Battle-cruiser line.
HMS Petard Casualty list –Died -2 officers and 7 men, Wounded- 1 officer and 5 men.
Other ships involved, which have men listed here are:
HMS Warspite, HMS Onslaught, HMS Dublin, HMS Lion, HMS Princess Royal, and four which were sunk - HMS Fortune, HMS Warrior, HMS Ardent and
HMS Queen Mary.
9 Casualties served on HMS Petard
Leading Stoker William Broderick,No: 286286, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 1.9.1877 in Cork, Ireland. He enlisted in Devonport in in October 1897 and died on 31.5.1916 aged 38, during the Battle of Jutland. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Charles Cook, No: J/639, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 25.3.1892 in London. He enlisted on 25.3.1910 in Chatham. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Thomas James Derose, No: J/7966, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 11.2.1893 in London. He enlisted on 11.2.1911 in Chatham. His Parents were Joseph and Martha Derose and he had 3 Brothers, one Sister and one Step Brother. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Surgeon Probationer Hugh John Dingle, of Royal Navy Voluntary Reserve, serving on HMS Petard, was born in December 1893, in Durham. His Parents were Arthur and Beatrice Dingle, and he had two Sisters and one Brother Arthur who was killed in Gallipoli in 1915. (Arthur was a School Master at Durham School and played Rugby for England). He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1427, Queensferry Cemetery. He is also Commemorated in St Matthews Church- Silksworth, Newcastle Medical School, Durham School, and Eaglescliffe War Memorial, Co. Durham. He was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Edward James Peagram, No: J/4194, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard was born on 30.5.1893 in London. His Parents were Charles, a Butcher and Mary Peagram and he had 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Stephen Charles Sienesi, No: 209400, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 2.12.1882 in Essex. His Parents were Benjamin, a Stick Dresser -(creator of artistic walking sticks), and Francis Sienesi and he was married to Gertrude Sienesi, Devon. He had 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 33 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Lieutenant Charles Auriole Sperling, 0f the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 6.5.1892. He enlisted in September 1904. He died on 31.5.1916, aged 24, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:658, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Martin James Edward Wassell No: SS/3281, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 11.3.1892 in London. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 23, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 659, Queensferry Cemetery, He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Frederick George Wildman No: J/20072, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Petard, was born on 6.1.1895 in London. He die on 31.5.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 639, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
HMS Warspite also saw many casualties- 14 of them are in Queensferry Cemetery.
Able Seaman William George Cargill No: J/6398, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born in Forfar on 29.7.1893. He died on 31.5.1916, aged 22, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 639, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 19124/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Carpenter Crew Walter William Cordy, No: M/8940, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 15.10.1889 in Bristol. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 26 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 631, Queensferry Cemetery,. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Plumber Ernest Samuel Crocker, No: 344142, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 20.6.1880 in Plymouth. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 36 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:633, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Canteen Assistant Reginald Frederick Cressell, Admiralty Civilian, serving on HMS Warspite, (medal record says HMS Lion), died on 31.5.1916 aged 23. His father was Nathan Cressell. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker James Loveless No: S/5900, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 7.8.1895 in County Durham. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 20. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 637, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Sub-Leiutenant Frank Allan Single of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, died on 31.5.1916. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 656, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Thomas Warren No: K/7590, of the Royal Navy serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 8.2.1891 in Devonport. His Parents were Thomas and Sarah Warren. He died on 32.5.19126 aged 25, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Canteen Assistant Thomas Albert Willis, an Admiralty Civilian, serving on HMS Warspite, was husband of Lillian Beatrice Willis of Devonport. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 28. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 633, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals
Able Seaman Sidney James Avery, No: J/18396, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 21.10.1894 in Dublin, Ireland. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 638, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Wireman Charles E.L.Berghe, No: M/13338, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 10.1.1895 in London. Son of Jules and Elizabeth Berghe, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Robert Lees, No: SS/5250, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite was born on 12.8.1894 in Bolton, Lancashire. He died on 2.6.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 641. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman James Dreghorn Niven, No: Clyde Z/5436, of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, serving on HMS Warspite, was born on 18.12.1895. Son of Mrs Isabella Niven of Paisley, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 17. He is buried in Commonwealth grave Ref:639 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class George Dreghorn Rennie No: T/35950, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite, was born in Aberdeen on 13.6.1898. Son of Alexander and Wilhelmina Rennie of Toronto Ontario, Canada, he died on 2.6.1916 aged 18. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1420, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
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Men from other ships, who died during the Battle of Jutland
Lieutenant Alfred Bakewell, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born on 7.10.1892. He enlisted on 15.9.1905 and was killed in action on 31.5.1916 aged 23. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 660, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Chief Petty officer Charles Grigg, No: 187895, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born on 28.3.1894 in Selsea, Sussex, and was married to Helen Grigg of Southsea, Kent. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 38 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Lieutenant Commander Arthur Gerald Onslow, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, was born in 13.5.1885 in India. His Parents were Gerald Charles Penrice, and Flora Francis Mary Onslow. He enlisted on 15.1.1900. Husband of Elsie Hinde Onslow, he died on 1.6.1916 aged 30 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 659, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 'Distinguished Service Cross' for Gallantry on several occasions, mentioned in Despatches, and also awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signalman John Walter Johnston, No: J/6110, 0f the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught, Born 18.1.1894, in Kent, son of Victor and Lucy Johnston of Kent, died on 1.6.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 631, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for services rendered in action off Hartlepool on 16th December, 1914: while serving on HMS Hardy. He was also awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Gunner Charles McCarthy, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Onslaught was born in Cork, Ireland on 4.5.1881. His Parents were Charles and Mary McCarthy, of Cork. He died of injuries, on 1.6.1916 aged 35 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1424, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/145 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Leading Seaman Frank Herbert Crowhurst, No:J/15311, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Dublin was born on 3.7.1895 in Brighton, Sussex. He died on 31.5.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signaller Reginald Harry Fenmore, No:J/9746, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Dublin, died on 31.5.1916 aged 22, son of George and Annie Fenmore of Oxford. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker William Muir No:2538, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 18.11.1892 in West Hartlepool. He died of injuries on 3.6.1916 aged 24 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:634, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class George Henry Lovett, No: K/13800, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS, Lion was born on 14.9.1894 in London, son of Mrs A and the late George Henry Lovett of London. He died on 7.6.1916 aged 23 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1421, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officer's Cook 3rd Class, Harry Gustave Fuller No: L/4146, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born on 16.10.1894 in Manchester. He died of injuries on 3.6.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 632, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals
Stoker 1st Class Walter Graham, No: K/22555, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 7.11.1895 in Bardsley, Lancashire, Son of Mrs Margaret Graham of Aston-Under-Lyne. He died of injuries on 5.6.1916 aged 20 and is buried in Commonwealth Cemetery Ref: 1418, Queensferry Cemetery. Walter was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Mechanician William Henry Jenkins, No: 308004, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warrior which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 20.3.1883, in Liverpool, Son of William and Emma Jenkins of Southport. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 34 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 633, Queensferry Cemetery. William was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman John Bowes No: 211518, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Ardent, which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 9.5.1885 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Husband of Harriet Bowes of Dorset, he died on 1.6.1916 aged 31. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 634, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Midshipman Humphrey Mercer Lancelot Durrant, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Queeen Mary, which was sunk during the Battle of Jutland, was born on 16.3.1898, son of Rev C.A Durrant,York. He died of injuries on 1.6.1916 aged 18. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 657, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Albert Edward Roberts,No: K/2444, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Fortune, was born on 21.10.1890 in London. He died on 1.6.1916 aged 25 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 636, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officers Cook 3rd Class, Spiro Borg, No: 362569, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 15.6.1885 in Valetta, Malta to Lorenzo and Lorenza Borg. He died on 9.6.1916 aged 27, of injuries received during the Battle of Jutland on 31.5.1916 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1422, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman James Munday, No: Z/5872, of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, Clyde Division, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 6.2.1889. He died on 23.6.1916, aged 27, of injuries received during the Battle of Jutland. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1242, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class Frederick Jeremiah White No: K/18490, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Lion, Born 12.12.1894, in Devon, died on 3.7.1916, aged 21, from injuries received during the Battle of Jutland 31.5.1916. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1419, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Other 1916 Losses
Able Seaman, John Joseph Keane,No: J/13211, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Warspite was born on 18.1.1894 in County Cork, Ireland. Son of Mary and the late John Keane of Dublin, Ireland, he died in Butlaw Royal Naval Hospital, from Meningitis on 17.7.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1428 , Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class, Ignatius John Jay, No: 221674, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born in Tilsbury Wiltshire on 2.7.1899. Son of Mary Burningham (formerly Jay) and late George Jay, Bournmouth. He died from injuries received when ship in collision, on 20.1.1916 aged 16. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1369 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Leading Signalman Edward Burnell No: 221674, of the Royal Navy, served on Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat 13, which sunk in a collision, was born on 16.2.1887 in Plymouth. He died in the North Sea, from injuries, on 27.1.1916 aged 28. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:1406, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Signalman Edgar Foster No: J/9194, of the Royal Navy, serving on Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat No 13, which sunk in collision, was born on 20.8.1894 in Leeds. He died on 27.1.1916 aged 22. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1409, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Albert Lind, No: J/26804, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Inflexible, was born on 5.3.1896 in Shoreham, Sussex. He died on 13.2.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1371, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Able Seaman Vincent Henry Valentine, No: ZP/1140, of the Royal Navy Voluntary Reserve, serving on HMS Britannia, was born on 27.10.1895 in London, Son of Ernest and Jane Vincent. He died from Illness on 13.2.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1370 and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker Roy David Justice, No: 3537, of the Australian Royal Navy, serving on HMAS Australia was born on 10.3.1895 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia, to D.J. and Isabella Justice. He died on 5.3.1916, aged 20, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1410, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy Telegraphist Harry Arnold Searle, No: J/36358, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Nottingham, was born on 21.8.18789 in Torpoint, Cornwall, son of Harriet Hayward formerly Searle. He died from Illness on 6.3.1916 aged 36 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref:1407, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Chief Stoker Charles William Allcock, No: 288696, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Africa, was born on 4.3.1879 in Norfolk. Husband of Alice, he died from Illness on 11.3.1916 aged 37 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1408, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals, also Long Service and Good Conduct Medals.
Able Seaman Thomas Lynch, No: SS/5420, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Roxburgh, was born on 3.5.1893 in Bury, Lancashire. He died from Illness on 20.3.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1423, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Officers Steward 3rd Class Herbert Southcott, No: L/6471, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 26.8.1896 in Woodford, Essex. He died from Illness on 25.3.1916 aged 19. Herbert is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1414, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the British War Medal.
Petty Officer Stoker Albert Edward Bull, No:291175, Royal Navy, Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat No: 31, died from Illness on 29.3.1916 aged 39. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1411, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British War medals.
Leading Stoker Thomas Edward Harrold, No: K/6619, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Vivid, was born in Bethnal Green, London, on 25.10.1881, and he died from Illness on 21.4.1916 aged 34. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1412, Queensferry Cemetery, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Thomas Edwin Seal Mann, No: J/24153, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Africa, was born on 12.1.1898 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He died on 23.4.1916 aged 18 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1413, Queensferry cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Ordinary Seaman Sydney Tom Cooley, No: 19908, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Princess Royal, was born in Valetta, Malta on 14.2.1897. He died on 26.4.1916 aged 19 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1415. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
2nd Lieutenant William Mackie, a Bank Clerk, of the 3/6th Battalion Royal Scots, was born on 22.5.1892 in Lilybank, Queensferry. His Parents were William, a Manager of Distillery, and Annie Mackie ms Bonar. He died on 29.4.1916, aged 23, in Craigleith Military Hospital, of Sarcoma of left lung and Respiratory Failure. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 694, Queensferry Cemetery. William was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. Read more in 'Memorials'- 1916.
Able Seaman Clifford Frank Owens No:3237 of the Australian Royal Navy, serving on HMAS Australia was born on 5.5.1895 Bushville, Victoria, Australia to John and Elizabeth Owens. He died of illness on 12.11.1916 aged 21. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 649, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 1st Class John Coleman No:SS/112033, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Victory, was born on 30.3.1894, in Leeds. He died of illness on 8.5.1916 aged 21. he is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1416, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 2nd Class, Nigel James Gardiner, No: K/26928, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pembroke, was born on 15.5.1897, in London. He died from Illness on 28.5.1916 aged 19. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star,Victory and British War Medal, and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1417, Queensferry Cemetery.
Private Robert Collingwood, No: PLY/15571. of the Royal Marines, No: PLY 1557, serving on HMS Lion, was born on 28.7.1893 in Dorley, Shropshire. He died of wounds received as a result of enemy action on 4.6.1916, aged 22. Robert is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1418, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals. His brother Joseph served with the Shropshire Light Infantry and was a prisoner of war in Germany.
Leading Stoker James Quinn No: K3927, of the Royal Navy serving on HMS Tiger, Born 7.2.1890 in Fife, he died on 5.7.1916, aged 26, in Butlaw Royal Naval Hospital, from Gangrene, as a result of an accident received on 1st July. His Mother lived in Dundee. James is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1426, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Stoker 2nd Class John Joseph Chiddle,No: K/23472, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Gunner, was born on 21.9.1894 in Emsworth, Sussex. He died from Illness on 8.7.1916 aged 22 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 1429, Queensferry Cemetery. John was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Leading Seaman Harry Hudson Bird, No: 92464, of the Royal Navy, serving in Royal Navy War Signal Station Seacliffe, Scotland, was born on 9.5.1860 in Cheltenham. He first enlisted in Portsmouth in 1878 for 10 years then again in 1898 for another 10 years. He married Letitia Bendy in 1902, in Portsmouth. He served on several Ships and was discharged in 1910 due to his age. He became Leading seaman on HMS Victory 1, in Sept 1914 and was based in Seacliffe, Scotland from Oct 1914-1916. He died from Heart Disease on 20.7.1916 aged 56. He was awarded the British War Medal.
Chief Sick Berth Steward William Charles Bond No: 359523, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Plassy, was born on 11.8.1875 in Southsea, Hampshire to Benjamin and Sarah Bond. He died from Illness on 26.8.1916 aged 35. William is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 647, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Petty Officer Stoker Alfred Vanstone No: 277434, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Vivid was born on 22.7.1874 in Hartland, Devon. He was married to Bessie Vanstone, Devon. He died from Illness, on 28.10.1916 aged 42 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 642, Queensferry Cemetery. Alfred was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Able Seaman George Stonehouse No: SS/4242, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Queen Elizabeth was born on 9.3.1895 in Coventry, Warwickshire and he died from illness on 29.10.1916 aged 21, son of George and Lizzy Stonehouse, Coventry. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 648, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medal.
Able Seaman Clifford Frank Owens No: 3237, of the Royal Australian Navy No:3237, serving on HMAS Australia, was born on 5.5.1895 in Bushfield, Victoria, Australia, to James and Elizabeth Owens. He died on 12.11.1916 aged 21 and is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 694, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Cullen No: 127004, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Victory, was born on 9.9.1868, in Elsmington, Kent. He died from Illness on 27.11.1916 aged 49. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 650, Queensferry Cemetery and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
Boy 1st Class Ronald Rothsey Wright No: 4459, of the Royal Australian Navy, serving on HMAS Australia, No:4459, was born on 2.9.1900 in Peterhead, South Australia. His Mother was Mrs Charlotte Wright , of Millicent, South Australia. He died of a Fractured Skull and drowning, on 21.12.1916, aged 16. He is buried in Commonwealth Grave Ref: 651, Queensferry Cemetery. He was awarded the 1914/15 star, Victory and British war Medals.
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