Queensferry Cemetery, Commonwealth Graves, 1914 Listed Alphabetically Able Seaman Thomas Vincent Badger, No:210722,of the Royal Navy, served in the Persian Gulf in 1912. He was a Labourer when he enlisted in Chatham in 1902, for 12 years. In 1901 aged 16 he was a Boy 2nd Class, on board HMS Caledonia. In 1911, aged 26, he was an Able Seaman on HMS Highflyer, Flagship of the East Indies Station. He was serving on Her Majesty's Torpedo Boat No: ‘25’, when he died of Disease of the Stomach, on 16.9.1914 age 29, in South Queensferry Hospital. His Parents were Thomas, a Bark Porter, and Martha Badger, both born in Ireland, living in Hull. He had 3 Brothers and 2 sisters. Thomas is buried in Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 576, South Queensferry Cemetery He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory Medal and British War Medals. --- Petty Officer Stoker Arthur Thomas Cattanach, No:K/3437, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Queen Mary, died in Sick Quarters, Queensferry, of Enteric Fever (Typhoid) on 18th September 1914, aged 24. He enlisted in 1904 for a 12 year term. He was born in 1890 in London, and his Parents were Arthur, a Brass Polisher and Charlotte, a Boot Machinist, working from home. He had 3 brothers and 2 Sisters. In 1911 he was on Board HMS Duke of Edinburgh, part of the 5th Cruiser Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet. Arthur is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery, Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 574. He was awarded the 1914 Star, The Victory and British War Medals. --- Petty Officer Stoker James Colgan, No:297513, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Erin, died on 3.10.1914, aged 32 years. He died on board Hospital Ship ‘Drina’ as a result of burns sustained in an explosion on HMS Erin, on 25.9.1914. He was born in 1883 in Lancashire. His Parents were John, A Railway Platelayer and Catherine Colgan, both born in Ireland. He had 5 Brothers and 5 Sisters. His occupation, Coal Miner. He married Ellen Sherry in 1914, and she was living in Bolton. James is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery, Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 570. He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and British War Medals. --- Officer's Steward, Clarence Herbert Flatman, occupation, Pantryman, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Aquarius –Destroyer Depot Ship –ex SS Hampstead, died from Asphyxiation (choking) on 25th December 1914 aged 29. He was born in 1884 in London. His Parents were Herbert, an Advertising Agent and Clara Flatman ms Lorrimer. He had 1 Sister, Elsie. In 1901, aged 17, Clarence is a Newsagent Assistant and in 191, aged 27, he is a Traveller in Coffee, Tea and Cocoa. Clarence is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery, Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 566. He was awarded the 1914 Star, the Victory and British War Medals. --- Stoker 1st Class Thomas Mitchell , a Greengrocers Porter, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Indomitable, died on 27.12.1914, aged 22 years, on board HMS Indomitable. Cause of death was a Fractured Skull, caused by a Derrik breaking while coaling ship. He was born in Maidstone, Kent in 1892 and his Mother was Mary Mitchell.Thomas is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery, Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 654.He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and British War Medals. --- |
Private Alexander Welsby, occupation, Gardeners Assistant, of the Royal Marines, serving on HMS Argyll, died 6th December 1914 aged 18, as a result of an accident.
He was born in 1896 in Bootle, Kent and is living with his Aunt Ann Brown in Bootle in 1901 aged 5. In 1911, age 15, he is an Inmate of Standon Boy’s Farm Home, a Certified Industrial School, Eccleshall, Staffs,
run by the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. At the time of his death, his Guardian is listed as Mr J Davidson, Boy’s Farm Home, Standon Bridge, Staffs.
He enlisted in 1913 aged 17 and was marked under age until his 18th birthday. His next of Kin was his Uncle Alexander Brown.
Alexander is buried in the South Queensferry Cemetery,
Commonwealth Grave Ref No: 568.
He was awarded the 1914 Star, the Victory and British War Medals.
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He was born in 1896 in Bootle, Kent and is living with his Aunt Ann Brown in Bootle in 1901 aged 5. In 1911, age 15, he is an Inmate of Standon Boy’s Farm Home, a Certified Industrial School, Eccleshall, Staffs,
run by the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. At the time of his death, his Guardian is listed as Mr J Davidson, Boy’s Farm Home, Standon Bridge, Staffs.
He enlisted in 1913 aged 17 and was marked under age until his 18th birthday. His next of Kin was his Uncle Alexander Brown.
Alexander is buried in the South Queensferry Cemetery,
Commonwealth Grave Ref No: 568.
He was awarded the 1914 Star, the Victory and British War Medals.
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Private Charles Sydney Whitaker, alias Charles Barnes, of Royal Marine Light Infantry, Chatham Division, serving on HMS New Zealand, an Electrician, died on 15th October 1914 aged 31, through Illness. He was born in 1884 in Norwich. His Parents were William and Harriet Whitaker and he had 1 Brother and 2 sisters.
Charles first enlisted as Charles Barnes in 1901 and was marked as under age from October until July 1902 then invalided out in January 1907. He re-enlisted as Charles Whitaker in September 1914.
Charles is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery,
Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 570.
He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
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Charles first enlisted as Charles Barnes in 1901 and was marked as under age from October until July 1902 then invalided out in January 1907. He re-enlisted as Charles Whitaker in September 1914.
Charles is buried in South Queensferry Cemetery,
Commonwealth Graves, Ref No: 570.
He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and British War Medals.
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HMS Pathfinder
HMS Pathfinder – a Light Cruiser, which was Torpedoed and Sunk by the German U.21 off St Abb’s Head, Berwickshire, Scotland, on Saturday 5th September 1914. Being short of coal, and only reaching a speed of 5 knots, made her an easy target. She was hit at 15.50 pm - and sank within 29 minutes, with a loss of 259 men. Research shows there were a possible 18 known survivors. The HMS Pathfinder was the first ship to be sunk by a Locomotive Torpedo fired by Submarine.
'Marine Quest', Eyemouth divers, laid a plaque on the Pathfinder wreck, during the week beginning 2nd September 2014 (Pathfinder sank on the 5th).
There are names of two men who served on the HMS Pathfinder, in Queensferry Cemetery Commonwealth Graves.
HMS Pathfinder – a Light Cruiser, which was Torpedoed and Sunk by the German U.21 off St Abb’s Head, Berwickshire, Scotland, on Saturday 5th September 1914. Being short of coal, and only reaching a speed of 5 knots, made her an easy target. She was hit at 15.50 pm - and sank within 29 minutes, with a loss of 259 men. Research shows there were a possible 18 known survivors. The HMS Pathfinder was the first ship to be sunk by a Locomotive Torpedo fired by Submarine.
'Marine Quest', Eyemouth divers, laid a plaque on the Pathfinder wreck, during the week beginning 2nd September 2014 (Pathfinder sank on the 5th).
There are names of two men who served on the HMS Pathfinder, in Queensferry Cemetery Commonwealth Graves.
Leading Cooks Mate, Thomas James Howard, of the Royal Navy, serving on HMS Pathfinder, died on 5th September 1914 aged 25, in the North Sea. Thomas was born in 1889 in Stepney, London.
In the 1911 Census, aged 24, he is Ship’s Cooks Mate in the Royal Navy. He married Matilda in 1910 and they lived in Poplar, England. They had no children at this time.
He is buried in Commonwealth Grave - Ref No: 581. South Queensferry Cemetery
Thomas was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory Medal and British War Medal.
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In the 1911 Census, aged 24, he is Ship’s Cooks Mate in the Royal Navy. He married Matilda in 1910 and they lived in Poplar, England. They had no children at this time.
He is buried in Commonwealth Grave - Ref No: 581. South Queensferry Cemetery
Thomas was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory Medal and British War Medal.
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Also Stoker 1st Class, Alfred Rumbles, occupation Agricultural Labourer, of the Royal Navy serving on HMS Pathfinder, died on 5th September 1914, aged 29, in the North Sea. He was born in 1887 in Norfolk, Parents Robert, a Farm Labourer and Martha Rumbles (previous married name- Gidney). He had I Sister and I Brother and 2 older step Brothers and 1 older Stepsister.
On April 2nd 1911 Census– He was on board HMS Scylla, as Stoker 1st Class.
Parish listed as - Australia and South Africa.
He is buried in Commonwealth Grave - Ref No: 578. South Queensferry Cemetery
Alfred was awarded the 1914 Star, the Victory and British War Medals.
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On April 2nd 1911 Census– He was on board HMS Scylla, as Stoker 1st Class.
Parish listed as - Australia and South Africa.
He is buried in Commonwealth Grave - Ref No: 578. South Queensferry Cemetery
Alfred was awarded the 1914 Star, the Victory and British War Medals.
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For source of information please go to introduction page, link above.
For source of information please go to introduction page, link above.