HMS Natal
HMS Natal. 30/12/1915
Displacement: 10,850 grt.
Length: 137.2 m. Beam: 20.9 m. Draught: 7.3 m.
Propulsion: 2 x 4 cyl. triple expansion engines, 23 Yarrow boilers, dual shaft, 2 screws
Complement: 704 officers and men.
Lost: 407 Crew and 16 Civilians
Armament: 4 x 7.5"/190.5 mm guns, 6 x 6"/152.4 mm guns, 18 x 3 pdr. guns, 2 x 18"/450 mm T.T.
Displacement: 10,850 grt.
Length: 137.2 m. Beam: 20.9 m. Draught: 7.3 m.
Propulsion: 2 x 4 cyl. triple expansion engines, 23 Yarrow boilers, dual shaft, 2 screws
Complement: 704 officers and men.
Lost: 407 Crew and 16 Civilians
Armament: 4 x 7.5"/190.5 mm guns, 6 x 6"/152.4 mm guns, 18 x 3 pdr. guns, 2 x 18"/450 mm T.T.
History
H.M.S. Natal - Warrior-class armoured cruiser - 13550 tons.
Laid down in 1904 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim, Barrow-in-Furness.
The ship was christened in September 1905 by Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and was completed in 1907 at the cost of £1,218,200. The funds to build her came largely from the inhabitants of the Colony of Natal.
Westminster Gazette - Tuesday 26 September 1905
H.M.S. "Natal" In recognition of the Natal contribution (£35,000 per annum) to the Imperial Navy, it has been decided to christen a first-class armoured cruiser, to be launched on Saturday next, after the Garden Colony. The vessel will be launched at Barrow-in-Furness and christened by the Duchess of Devonshire. The Agent-General for the Colony, Sir William Arbuckle, and the secretary to the Natal Agency, Mr. R. C. Russell, will represent the Government at the launch. The Duke of Devonshire will propose the chief toast at a luncheon to be held after the ceremony.
Laid down in 1904 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim, Barrow-in-Furness.
The ship was christened in September 1905 by Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and was completed in 1907 at the cost of £1,218,200. The funds to build her came largely from the inhabitants of the Colony of Natal.
Westminster Gazette - Tuesday 26 September 1905
H.M.S. "Natal" In recognition of the Natal contribution (£35,000 per annum) to the Imperial Navy, it has been decided to christen a first-class armoured cruiser, to be launched on Saturday next, after the Garden Colony. The vessel will be launched at Barrow-in-Furness and christened by the Duchess of Devonshire. The Agent-General for the Colony, Sir William Arbuckle, and the secretary to the Natal Agency, Mr. R. C. Russell, will represent the Government at the launch. The Duke of Devonshire will propose the chief toast at a luncheon to be held after the ceremony.
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The launch of H.M.S. Natal.
Portsmouth Evening News - Friday 05 April 1907
DELIVERY OF H.M.S. NATAL The new armoured cruiser Natal, whose first keel-plate was laid on January 6th, 1904, at the works of Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim, of Barrow-in-Furness, arrived on Thursday afternoon at Sheerness from Portsmouth, on delivery from the contractors as fully equipped and ready for sea. She went on to Chatham Dock-yard, where she will be commissioned by Captain Stuart Nicholson for service in the Fifth Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet at the Nore. ‘The Natal, which has been equipped with six 9.2in. and four 7.5in, breech-loading guns, and twenty-five quick-firing guns, steams 23 knots per hour. She had her gunnery trials at Portsmouth.
H.M.S. Natal was attached to the 5th Cruiser Squadron and in 1909 was later transferred to the 2nd Cruiser Squadron.
In December 1912 H.M.S. Natal carried the body of the U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Whitelaw Reid to New York.
Daily Herald - Thursday 09 January 1913
H.M.S. "NATAL" DAMAGED.
NEW YORK, Wednesday.
H.M.S. " Natal " Is remaining here for a fortnight in order to repair the damage which she has sustained in the gale while conveying across the Atlantic the remains the late Mr. Reid. Some of the vessel's plates have been buckled by the heavy seas, and her masts have been damaged. The buffeting which the ship received also resulted in some of the guns being loosened.—Central News.
DELIVERY OF H.M.S. NATAL The new armoured cruiser Natal, whose first keel-plate was laid on January 6th, 1904, at the works of Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim, of Barrow-in-Furness, arrived on Thursday afternoon at Sheerness from Portsmouth, on delivery from the contractors as fully equipped and ready for sea. She went on to Chatham Dock-yard, where she will be commissioned by Captain Stuart Nicholson for service in the Fifth Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet at the Nore. ‘The Natal, which has been equipped with six 9.2in. and four 7.5in, breech-loading guns, and twenty-five quick-firing guns, steams 23 knots per hour. She had her gunnery trials at Portsmouth.
H.M.S. Natal was attached to the 5th Cruiser Squadron and in 1909 was later transferred to the 2nd Cruiser Squadron.
In December 1912 H.M.S. Natal carried the body of the U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Whitelaw Reid to New York.
Daily Herald - Thursday 09 January 1913
H.M.S. "NATAL" DAMAGED.
NEW YORK, Wednesday.
H.M.S. " Natal " Is remaining here for a fortnight in order to repair the damage which she has sustained in the gale while conveying across the Atlantic the remains the late Mr. Reid. Some of the vessel's plates have been buckled by the heavy seas, and her masts have been damaged. The buffeting which the ship received also resulted in some of the guns being loosened.—Central News.
The Loss
On December 30th H.M.S. Natal lay peacefully at anchor in the safe anchorage of Cromarty Firth.
Captain Back was holding a party on the ship and had his wife Violet onboard as did Commander Hutchings and Engineer-Lieut Bennett. There were also a number of visiting guests aboard, three nurses from the Hospital Ship Drina and Mr. and Mrs Dods and their three children.
Lady Jellicoe was unable to accept the invitation to the ship for the party so almost certainly escaped certain death.
Some of the crew from H.M.S. Natal were ashore watching a football game.
At about 3.20pm, a huge explosion occurred in one of the ships magazines and this caused further explosions and fires resulting in H.M.S Natal rolling over and sinking with the loss of over 400 lives including those guests at Capt. Back's party.
Boats were very quickly on the scene and rescued a large number of sailors from the water, some badly injured.
By newspaper accounts 14 officers and 374 crew survived.
The cause of the explosion was never established. There were rumours of spies and sabotage but was most probably the result of unstable cordite.
Captain Back was holding a party on the ship and had his wife Violet onboard as did Commander Hutchings and Engineer-Lieut Bennett. There were also a number of visiting guests aboard, three nurses from the Hospital Ship Drina and Mr. and Mrs Dods and their three children.
Lady Jellicoe was unable to accept the invitation to the ship for the party so almost certainly escaped certain death.
Some of the crew from H.M.S. Natal were ashore watching a football game.
At about 3.20pm, a huge explosion occurred in one of the ships magazines and this caused further explosions and fires resulting in H.M.S Natal rolling over and sinking with the loss of over 400 lives including those guests at Capt. Back's party.
Boats were very quickly on the scene and rescued a large number of sailors from the water, some badly injured.
By newspaper accounts 14 officers and 374 crew survived.
The cause of the explosion was never established. There were rumours of spies and sabotage but was most probably the result of unstable cordite.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 01 January 1916
The Natal.
The year 1915 has ended, as it began, with the loss of a large British warship under more or less mysterious circumstances. On January 1st H.M.S, Formidable sunk ; yesterday the armoured cruiser H.M.S. Natal was destroyed in harbour by an internal explosion, with heavy loss of life. These harbour explosions always provoke suspicions and rumours, but considering the quantity of high explosives that is being handled just now on board our warships, occasional disaster, if most regrettable, is not astonishing. The Natal was one of our finest armoured cruisers. Her class was the largest of the kind next to the Minotaur class, and she and her like have been in much the same relation to the older battleships as the battle cruisers are to the Dreadnoughts. The battle cruiser has lately taken the place of the armoured cruiser in the shipbuilding yards, but the armoured cruisers have proved very useful vessels, especially during the days when the German roving cruisers were still at large. Seven of them have been lost since the war began, but we have still 27 afloat. The Germans have been very hard hit in armoured cruisers, six have been sunk out of a total of nine.
South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 25 January 1916
"NATAL" COURT MARTIAL. Tuesday a naval court-martial was opened at the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham, relative to the blowing up of the armoured cruiser "Natal" while lying in harbour on Thursday, December 30th. The proceedings were private.
The Natal.
The year 1915 has ended, as it began, with the loss of a large British warship under more or less mysterious circumstances. On January 1st H.M.S, Formidable sunk ; yesterday the armoured cruiser H.M.S. Natal was destroyed in harbour by an internal explosion, with heavy loss of life. These harbour explosions always provoke suspicions and rumours, but considering the quantity of high explosives that is being handled just now on board our warships, occasional disaster, if most regrettable, is not astonishing. The Natal was one of our finest armoured cruisers. Her class was the largest of the kind next to the Minotaur class, and she and her like have been in much the same relation to the older battleships as the battle cruisers are to the Dreadnoughts. The battle cruiser has lately taken the place of the armoured cruiser in the shipbuilding yards, but the armoured cruisers have proved very useful vessels, especially during the days when the German roving cruisers were still at large. Seven of them have been lost since the war began, but we have still 27 afloat. The Germans have been very hard hit in armoured cruisers, six have been sunk out of a total of nine.
South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 25 January 1916
"NATAL" COURT MARTIAL. Tuesday a naval court-martial was opened at the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham, relative to the blowing up of the armoured cruiser "Natal" while lying in harbour on Thursday, December 30th. The proceedings were private.
The Salvage
Orkney Herald, and Weekly Advertiser and Gazette for the Orkney & Zetland Islands - Wednesday 02 March 1921
H.M.S. NATAL SOLD.—It is understood that the wreck of H.M.S. Natal which lies in the Cromarty Firth has been sold to a salvage firm for a sum of less than £l000. The wreck. which lies on its side on the mud with the starboard bilge keel showing above the water ; will be reduced during the summer. It is a condition of the sale that any bodies which may be found will be buried on shore. The Natal was blown up on 31st (sic) December 1915
Highland News - Saturday 10 March 1923
Unemployment in Invergordon.
SALVAGE OF H.MS. NATAL .
There is nothing new to record n connection with the industrial position of Invergordon. The promised communication from the Stanlee Shipbreaking and Salvage Co. regarding the raising of the Natal has not yet been received by Provost Ross. It is, however, expected daily, and it is sincerely hoped that it will announce the early start of salvage operations. An interesting letter has been received by Mr Hugh Urquhart, secretary of the Unemployment Committee here from the Secretary of the Admiralty with reference to the sending North of obsolete war vessels for breaking up purposes, but it has been thought advisable on the part of the local workmen not to take up the matter until the Stanlee Company’s reply to the Council comes to hand.
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 August 1925
SALVAGE WORK ON H.M.S. NATAL. The cruiser Natal, which sank in Cromarty Firth as the result of an internal explosion in the second year of the war is to he salved. Operations will probably be begun next month. Salvage work is at present being carried on in the Medway, where the battleship Bulwark was blown up and sank.
North Star and Farmers' Chronicle - Saturday 24 July 1926
THE NATAL SALVAGE, The raising of H.M.S. Natal from the Cromarty Firth, in which it sank in December, 1915, after a mysterious explosion, is attracting attention even in America. But the story of the naval disaster has been thinned down. The “‘New York Herald Tribune” refers to the Natal as “the long forgotten cargo vessel sunk off Cromarty Firth,” and yet compares it to “‘a huge leviathan,” I hear that the belief now obtains that the explosion on the cruiser was caused by a bomb which was introduced by a spy. One theory is that the bomb in question was concealed in a package of groceries or a bully-beef tin. The salvage work is proceeding and a number of valuable fittings have already been recovered. One of these is a large condenser, valued at four figures, and considerable quantities of bronze and copper have been brought ashore. Recently there has been a change of divers.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 16 June 1927
SALVING OF H.M.S. NATAL. Salvage work on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal, which lies in Cromarty Firth, has been resumed. Operations are being conducted by a North Queensferry firm of salvage contractors and shipbreakers. The Natal was blown up by an internal explosion on Hogmanay, 1915, with loss of about 400 lives, few of the bodies being ever recovered.
Sunday Post - Sunday 10 July 1927
BODY RECOVERED FROM H.M.S. NATAL. Unknown Victim of Cromarty Disaster. Invergordon, Saturday. The funeral of an unidentified victim, who was drowned on H.M.S. Natal, which blew up in the Cromarty Firth in 1915, took place to Rosskeen Cemetery, Invergordon. The body, which was in an advanced state of decomposition, was found inside boiler by the salvage party. The funeral was an impressive one. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack, was borne on gun-carriage, drawn a party of local ex-service men, and was followed by men of the Admiralty lighters, Moor and Moorfowl, which are at present carrying out operations with the moorings for the fleet. This is the first body to be found on the ill-fated Natal since she sunk in 1915.
Inverness Courier - Tuesday 14 October 1930
H.M.S. NATAL Salvage Work in Cromarty Firth Salvage workers are busy daily on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal, which sank with the loss of 400 lives, as the result of explosion in the Cromarty Firth on December 30, 1915. The work is being carried out by the Middlesbrough Salvage Company whose base is at Stockton-on-Tees - The Natal lies upside down, midway between Invergordon and Cromarty, at a depth of 45 feet at low spring tides. The work is being carried out by the salvage vessel Drudge. She is an old Monitor, and saw service in the rivers of China and in the Great War. She has now been specially reconstructed for salvage purposes. Diving and blasting operations take place daily, and, large pieces of material are blown away from the wreck and then lifted into the Drudge, which lands the scrap at Cromarty and Invergordon. At Cromarty there are several hundred tons of material, including bulkheads, parts of machinery, castings, piping, etc, while near Invergordon Harbour a large piece of ground has been given by the Admiralty and is at present packed with heavy material, including armour plating, parts of machinery and steering gear, which are being cut into pieces. A large store of brass, copper, and other valuable material from the wreck has been built near the pier, while the head offices of the Middlesbrough Salvage Company are at Invergordon. So far no bodies of the 400 victims who perished with the vessel have been found although some years ago when a Queensferry firm were engaged in salvage work two bodies were found.
H.M.S. NATAL SOLD.—It is understood that the wreck of H.M.S. Natal which lies in the Cromarty Firth has been sold to a salvage firm for a sum of less than £l000. The wreck. which lies on its side on the mud with the starboard bilge keel showing above the water ; will be reduced during the summer. It is a condition of the sale that any bodies which may be found will be buried on shore. The Natal was blown up on 31st (sic) December 1915
Highland News - Saturday 10 March 1923
Unemployment in Invergordon.
SALVAGE OF H.MS. NATAL .
There is nothing new to record n connection with the industrial position of Invergordon. The promised communication from the Stanlee Shipbreaking and Salvage Co. regarding the raising of the Natal has not yet been received by Provost Ross. It is, however, expected daily, and it is sincerely hoped that it will announce the early start of salvage operations. An interesting letter has been received by Mr Hugh Urquhart, secretary of the Unemployment Committee here from the Secretary of the Admiralty with reference to the sending North of obsolete war vessels for breaking up purposes, but it has been thought advisable on the part of the local workmen not to take up the matter until the Stanlee Company’s reply to the Council comes to hand.
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 August 1925
SALVAGE WORK ON H.M.S. NATAL. The cruiser Natal, which sank in Cromarty Firth as the result of an internal explosion in the second year of the war is to he salved. Operations will probably be begun next month. Salvage work is at present being carried on in the Medway, where the battleship Bulwark was blown up and sank.
North Star and Farmers' Chronicle - Saturday 24 July 1926
THE NATAL SALVAGE, The raising of H.M.S. Natal from the Cromarty Firth, in which it sank in December, 1915, after a mysterious explosion, is attracting attention even in America. But the story of the naval disaster has been thinned down. The “‘New York Herald Tribune” refers to the Natal as “the long forgotten cargo vessel sunk off Cromarty Firth,” and yet compares it to “‘a huge leviathan,” I hear that the belief now obtains that the explosion on the cruiser was caused by a bomb which was introduced by a spy. One theory is that the bomb in question was concealed in a package of groceries or a bully-beef tin. The salvage work is proceeding and a number of valuable fittings have already been recovered. One of these is a large condenser, valued at four figures, and considerable quantities of bronze and copper have been brought ashore. Recently there has been a change of divers.
Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 16 June 1927
SALVING OF H.M.S. NATAL. Salvage work on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal, which lies in Cromarty Firth, has been resumed. Operations are being conducted by a North Queensferry firm of salvage contractors and shipbreakers. The Natal was blown up by an internal explosion on Hogmanay, 1915, with loss of about 400 lives, few of the bodies being ever recovered.
Sunday Post - Sunday 10 July 1927
BODY RECOVERED FROM H.M.S. NATAL. Unknown Victim of Cromarty Disaster. Invergordon, Saturday. The funeral of an unidentified victim, who was drowned on H.M.S. Natal, which blew up in the Cromarty Firth in 1915, took place to Rosskeen Cemetery, Invergordon. The body, which was in an advanced state of decomposition, was found inside boiler by the salvage party. The funeral was an impressive one. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack, was borne on gun-carriage, drawn a party of local ex-service men, and was followed by men of the Admiralty lighters, Moor and Moorfowl, which are at present carrying out operations with the moorings for the fleet. This is the first body to be found on the ill-fated Natal since she sunk in 1915.
Inverness Courier - Tuesday 14 October 1930
H.M.S. NATAL Salvage Work in Cromarty Firth Salvage workers are busy daily on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal, which sank with the loss of 400 lives, as the result of explosion in the Cromarty Firth on December 30, 1915. The work is being carried out by the Middlesbrough Salvage Company whose base is at Stockton-on-Tees - The Natal lies upside down, midway between Invergordon and Cromarty, at a depth of 45 feet at low spring tides. The work is being carried out by the salvage vessel Drudge. She is an old Monitor, and saw service in the rivers of China and in the Great War. She has now been specially reconstructed for salvage purposes. Diving and blasting operations take place daily, and, large pieces of material are blown away from the wreck and then lifted into the Drudge, which lands the scrap at Cromarty and Invergordon. At Cromarty there are several hundred tons of material, including bulkheads, parts of machinery, castings, piping, etc, while near Invergordon Harbour a large piece of ground has been given by the Admiralty and is at present packed with heavy material, including armour plating, parts of machinery and steering gear, which are being cut into pieces. A large store of brass, copper, and other valuable material from the wreck has been built near the pier, while the head offices of the Middlesbrough Salvage Company are at Invergordon. So far no bodies of the 400 victims who perished with the vessel have been found although some years ago when a Queensferry firm were engaged in salvage work two bodies were found.
SALVAGE WORK ON WARSHIP
Mr Percy Fraser, Invergordon, the diver, about to descend in the Cromarty Firth in connection with the salvage of H.M.S. Natal.
Mr Percy Fraser, Invergordon, the diver, about to descend in the Cromarty Firth in connection with the salvage of H.M.S. Natal.
Dundee Courier - Friday 08 May 1931
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Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 19 March 1937
SALVAGE OF H.M.S. NATAL The Stockton-on-Tees Shipbreaking Company, who have the contract for breaking up the wreck of H.M.S. Natal in the Cromarty Firth, have purchased, and will use in the operations, the Finnish vessel Osterhav, which, after being partially wrecked in the Pentland Firth, was towed to Cromarty and is discharging wood pulp there. -It will be repaired and taken alongside the Natal. The work will start in April. Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 12 March 1937 SALVAGE OF H.M.S. NATAL It is announced that Stockton-on-Tees shipbreaking firm will start salvage operations on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal in the Cromarty Firth in April. Special salvage apparatus will be used for breaking up the steelwork of the vessel, the work will take many months. The Scotsman - Thursday 06 January 1938 CRUISER WRECK Cromarty Salvage Work on H.M.S. Natal DIFFICULT TASK Salvage work on the wreck of H.M.S. Natal , the cruiser on which an explosion disaster occurred in the Cromarty Firth on New Year ' s eve 1915, involving the loss of several hundred lives , and which is lying midway between Cromarty and Invergordon, has now been in progress , except in stormy periods, for eight months and large quantities of material have been taken • from the submerged vessel . The work is being carried on by the Stockton-on-Tees Salvage Company with the steamship Disperser and small craft necessary for explosive purposes . For a considerable time the salvage work was confined to the aft part of the vessel from which was removed mostly from the officers quarters, a large assortment of furnishings, fittings, gear, and armaments, among the last mentioned being a heavy gun. During the past two months about two hundred tons or material were transferred from the wreck to the Disperser and dispatched to the South . Highland News - Saturday 21 May 1938 Cromarty—*‘Natal’’ Salvage Work.— During salvage operations on H.M.S, “Natal” by the salvage vessel “Disperser,” several brass band instruments were found which belonged to the ship’s Marine band. After their twenty-three years under water, the instruments were dented and rusty, Dundee Evening Telegraph - Saturday 20 May 1939 Salvage Work on H.M.S. Natal. After about two years salvage work the wreck of H.M.S. Natal in the Cromarty Firth, the Stockton-on-Tees Salvage Company have succeeded in removing the major part of the material inside the vessel, leaving not much more than the shell to be dealt with. Three of the large boilers of the vessel were salved from the wreck the other day, and, having been transferred to the salvage steamer Disperser, were removed to Cromarty, where they attracted a good deal of attention. Although the boilers were submerged for nearly quarter of a century, they were in fairly good state of preservation when taken to the surface. So far, few of the big guns on board the warship when she sank have been recovered, and it is feared that these may have been covered with mud and silt. Divers are still employed in connection with the salvage work. It is anticipated, however, that during the summer the greater part of the shell will be salved, and what was regarded as a menace to navigation in the Cromarty Firth finally removed after a period of 24 years |
Two members of the _crew of the Disperser examining parts of a shell case brought to the surface during their operations. Aberdeen Press and Journal - Wednesday 16 June 1937
Salvage of boiler Natal-Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph - Saturday 27 May 1939
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Ross-shire Journal - Friday 29 January 1971
THE “ NATAL " Invergordon Town Council members were informed in a letter from the Royal Navy, Rosyth, that naval divers would be on the wreck of HM.S. Natal, sunk as the result of mysterious internal explosions on 30th December, 1915, with the loss of 363 lives. The wreck lies in the Cromarty Firth off Saltburn, and the divers will be looking for ammunition and torpedo warheads, which have been exposed over the years and is a potential hazard. Work is expected to start this month and will continued until mid-March. The ammunition will be cleared or counter-mined as appropriate and full precautions will be taken to safeguard the public. The Navy, in their letter to the Council, stated that they did not expect any explosions to be felt more than one mile from the wreck. Over the years salvage firms have been working in the Natal, and it is anticipated that further interest will be taken in it. The decision to retrieve the ammunition was taken by the Navy in view of the growing importance of the Firth as a commercial port.
Ross-shire Journal - Friday 26 September 1975
Salvage operations on the hulk of H.M.S. Natal, which lies on her side has been suspended indefinitely. Depression in the scrap market has made salvage work uneconomic. Representatives of the Middlesborough Salvage Company left Invergordon at the weekend.
Ross-shire Journal - Friday 28 April 1978
DIVERS TO BLAST WRECK OF NATAL The wreck of the armoured cruiser HMS Natal, which blew up in the Cromarty Firth in 1915, is still proving a navigational hazard in the Cromarty Firth, where it is lying in the middle of potentially the best approach to Invergordon, A team of Royal Navy divers from Rosyth are shortly to blast down the height of the wreck, hopefully flattening it altogether. Captain David Miller Harbour master of the Cromarty Firth Port Authority, said last week that the wreck represented a hazard in that vessels had to navigate to the north and south of it. It was not preventing access to Invergordon, however. Fairly heavy blasting is expected to be needed to shift the wreck, and extensive advertising is being carried out to warn members ‘of the public to keep well clear. The work is expected to take place between now and 7th of May, weather permitting. A Royal Navy spokesman said that the ship is now an official war grave and it is virtually unrecognizable as a ship. Over the years salvage work has been carried out since the Natal blew up on 30th December, 1915, with the loss of 350 lives.
THE “ NATAL " Invergordon Town Council members were informed in a letter from the Royal Navy, Rosyth, that naval divers would be on the wreck of HM.S. Natal, sunk as the result of mysterious internal explosions on 30th December, 1915, with the loss of 363 lives. The wreck lies in the Cromarty Firth off Saltburn, and the divers will be looking for ammunition and torpedo warheads, which have been exposed over the years and is a potential hazard. Work is expected to start this month and will continued until mid-March. The ammunition will be cleared or counter-mined as appropriate and full precautions will be taken to safeguard the public. The Navy, in their letter to the Council, stated that they did not expect any explosions to be felt more than one mile from the wreck. Over the years salvage firms have been working in the Natal, and it is anticipated that further interest will be taken in it. The decision to retrieve the ammunition was taken by the Navy in view of the growing importance of the Firth as a commercial port.
Ross-shire Journal - Friday 26 September 1975
Salvage operations on the hulk of H.M.S. Natal, which lies on her side has been suspended indefinitely. Depression in the scrap market has made salvage work uneconomic. Representatives of the Middlesborough Salvage Company left Invergordon at the weekend.
Ross-shire Journal - Friday 28 April 1978
DIVERS TO BLAST WRECK OF NATAL The wreck of the armoured cruiser HMS Natal, which blew up in the Cromarty Firth in 1915, is still proving a navigational hazard in the Cromarty Firth, where it is lying in the middle of potentially the best approach to Invergordon, A team of Royal Navy divers from Rosyth are shortly to blast down the height of the wreck, hopefully flattening it altogether. Captain David Miller Harbour master of the Cromarty Firth Port Authority, said last week that the wreck represented a hazard in that vessels had to navigate to the north and south of it. It was not preventing access to Invergordon, however. Fairly heavy blasting is expected to be needed to shift the wreck, and extensive advertising is being carried out to warn members ‘of the public to keep well clear. The work is expected to take place between now and 7th of May, weather permitting. A Royal Navy spokesman said that the ship is now an official war grave and it is virtually unrecognizable as a ship. Over the years salvage work has been carried out since the Natal blew up on 30th December, 1915, with the loss of 350 lives.
The Wreck
H.M.S Natal has the UKHO Wreck card 2047 which was created in 1920. the entry stated '' Two beacons established on Wk. Lights unwatched and unreliable.''
This was updated in 1921 with a proposed alteration in lighting and light buoys would be laid.
In 1926 it was stated ''Salvage operations by blasting now commenced. Salvage vessel moored on N side of Wk.''
A letter to the Kings Harbour Master Invergordon stated that the salvage work continued into 1927 but it was then abandoned.
In 1930 it was decided to disperse the wreck to 36 feet.
A sweep conducted by Motor Launch No 4 and H.M.S. Scott in 1947 found '' Foul at 4 Ft Gen depth 44-5 Ft
In 1956 the Director of Naval Contracts updated the wreck card ''Wk is not property of Admiralty having been sold in 1921 to Stanlee Ship Breaking & Salvage Co. Ltd.''
In 1970 a survey was carried out by Metal Recoveries (Orkney) Ltd. found there to be a large quantity of cordite and projectiles on the site and this caused some concern. It was reported that area of boilers stand 40ft above seabed. No turrets or armoured plating seen. Wreck is orientated east - west with stern to the west.
It was decided that a Royal Naval clearance diver team should assess the wreck and make recommendations.
by the end of 1971 the wreck was considered to be ''reasonably safe'' and it was proposed to sell the wreck to Metal Recoveries (Newhaven)
The next entry on the wreck card is 1974 states salvage work is in progress and in 1975 it was admitted that wreck was not clear to 40 Ft.
In 1976 an extension of the salvage contract was granted to Metal Recoveries (Orkney).
In 1978 the contract was terminated with Metal Recoveries (Orkney). Clearance of 40 Ft was not achieved so it was decided to use Royal Navy divers to finish this work.
For three weeks in 1978 Fleet Tender Blakeney commenced demolition work and it was reported that no high points remained.
In 1979 a sweep by RMAS Uplifter fouled a high point just aft of midships and further demolition took place. It was decided that a buoy would be maintained by the Northern Lighthouse Board on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and further sweeps planned ''to explore the possibility of clearing remaining high points.''
The next major update to the wreck card was in 1990 when divers ''report wreckage to be very corroded, breaking when touched & much of it buried in sandy seabed. It is free from kelp & fishing nets, though fishing lines are present. Three 8'' projectiles & some human remains were located.'' The divers reported that the wreck stands no higher than 2 metres
In 2002 the wrecksite on H.M.S. Natal was given full protection as a ''Protected Military Wreck '' with a 100 m radius centred on
57 41.244N, 04 05.310W
In 2017 this was updated to 200m centred on 57 41.238N, 04 05.271W
In 1926 it was stated ''Salvage operations by blasting now commenced. Salvage vessel moored on N side of Wk.''
A letter to the Kings Harbour Master Invergordon stated that the salvage work continued into 1927 but it was then abandoned.
In 1930 it was decided to disperse the wreck to 36 feet.
A sweep conducted by Motor Launch No 4 and H.M.S. Scott in 1947 found '' Foul at 4 Ft Gen depth 44-5 Ft
In 1956 the Director of Naval Contracts updated the wreck card ''Wk is not property of Admiralty having been sold in 1921 to Stanlee Ship Breaking & Salvage Co. Ltd.''
In 1970 a survey was carried out by Metal Recoveries (Orkney) Ltd. found there to be a large quantity of cordite and projectiles on the site and this caused some concern. It was reported that area of boilers stand 40ft above seabed. No turrets or armoured plating seen. Wreck is orientated east - west with stern to the west.
It was decided that a Royal Naval clearance diver team should assess the wreck and make recommendations.
by the end of 1971 the wreck was considered to be ''reasonably safe'' and it was proposed to sell the wreck to Metal Recoveries (Newhaven)
The next entry on the wreck card is 1974 states salvage work is in progress and in 1975 it was admitted that wreck was not clear to 40 Ft.
In 1976 an extension of the salvage contract was granted to Metal Recoveries (Orkney).
In 1978 the contract was terminated with Metal Recoveries (Orkney). Clearance of 40 Ft was not achieved so it was decided to use Royal Navy divers to finish this work.
For three weeks in 1978 Fleet Tender Blakeney commenced demolition work and it was reported that no high points remained.
In 1979 a sweep by RMAS Uplifter fouled a high point just aft of midships and further demolition took place. It was decided that a buoy would be maintained by the Northern Lighthouse Board on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and further sweeps planned ''to explore the possibility of clearing remaining high points.''
The next major update to the wreck card was in 1990 when divers ''report wreckage to be very corroded, breaking when touched & much of it buried in sandy seabed. It is free from kelp & fishing nets, though fishing lines are present. Three 8'' projectiles & some human remains were located.'' The divers reported that the wreck stands no higher than 2 metres
In 2002 the wrecksite on H.M.S. Natal was given full protection as a ''Protected Military Wreck '' with a 100 m radius centred on
57 41.244N, 04 05.310W
In 2017 this was updated to 200m centred on 57 41.238N, 04 05.271W
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M.V. Clasina Survey February 2022
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In February 2022 LiWD and SULA Diving conducted a side scan survey off the MV Clasina for the ''Nautical Archaeology Society MOD Wreck Assessment Project'' led by Claire Hallybone.
The area covered by side scan sonar,
A number of tows were conducted using various ranges and frequencies both along and across the wreck to get a good overall image of the debris to assist in a later diving project to assess the site for the MOD and see the extent of the debris field.
This weekend was also used as a NAS side scan sonar course to show the value of side scan sonar to interpret wreck sites and locate debris. |
Image from a C-Max CM2 side scan set on 25m range 780 kHz
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Those Lost on H.M.S. Natal
Nurses (from RNHS Drina)
H.M.H.S. Drina
Name - Edwards Caroline Maud
DOB - 1887
Place of Birth -Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Parents - Evan Prosser Edwards & Erena Ellen Jones
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
DOB - 1887
Place of Birth -Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Parents - Evan Prosser Edwards & Erena Ellen Jones
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
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Western Mail - Tuesday 08 February 1916
LOST ON THE NATAL. SUCCESSFUL CAREER OF WELSH NURSE. With the loss of the armoured cruiser another nurse gave her life for her country. Miss C Maude Edwards, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Evan P. Edwards, 541, Calhoun Street, Port Townsend, Washington U.S.A and well known in Newport, Cardiff, Monmouth and Llanishen. The late Nurse Edwards, who was 28 years of age, was born at Llanharry, Glam. She started her education at the Monmouth High School, and won seven scholarships. From there she entered Bedford College and afterwards the London General Hospital. At the outbreak of the war she volunteered, and was one of few chosen by Lord Knutsford, and was assigned to the Drina. She was a grand-niece of the late Dr. William T. Edwards, Queen-street Cardiff; also of Dr. Daniel Edwards, Taff’s Well. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Edwards have three other children serving their country, the eldest son, William, being in the Navy, and the second son, Bert in the Canadian Engineers, while the eldest daughter, Louise, has just been invalided back from Egypt where she was superintendent of one of the hospitals. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries |
Harberdashers School, Monmouth. memorial
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Name - Elvens Eliza Millicent
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
Evening Despatch - Saturday 08 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL DISASTER Miss Ella Elvins (sic), a daughter of Mrs. Elvins of 65, Whitehall- road Handsworth, who was a nursing sister on H.M. hospital ship Drina, lost her life in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal last week-end. Miss Elvins was formerly at the Queens Hospital, Birmingham, but she received greater part of her training at the London Hospital, and and was appointed to the Drina on the outhreak of war. Along with two other nursing sisters she was on a visit to the Natal when the explosion occurred
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
Evening Despatch - Saturday 08 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL DISASTER Miss Ella Elvins (sic), a daughter of Mrs. Elvins of 65, Whitehall- road Handsworth, who was a nursing sister on H.M. hospital ship Drina, lost her life in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal last week-end. Miss Elvins was formerly at the Queens Hospital, Birmingham, but she received greater part of her training at the London Hospital, and and was appointed to the Drina on the outhreak of war. Along with two other nursing sisters she was on a visit to the Natal when the explosion occurred
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
Name - Rowlett Olive Kathline
DOB - 1882
Place of Birth - Lathbury, Buckinghamshire
Parents - Daughter of Mr. Frederick Rowlatt and Kate Whitworth
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Tuesday 04 January 1916
WELLINGBOROUGH NURSING SISTER KILLED. Intimation has reached Wellingborough of the death of Miss Olive K. Rowlett. elder daughter of Mrs. Rowlett, formerly of Newport Pagnell, but now of Fair Lawn. Wellingborough. Miss Rowlett was a nursing sister on board H.M. hospital ship Drina and, according to a letter received by her mother, she left that ship to visit another boat near by. An accident occurred on that boat, in which Miss Rowlett unfortunately was killed.
Stamford Mercury - Friday 07 January 1916
WELLINGBORO'
We regret to announce the death of Nursing Sister Olive Kathleen Rowlett, R.N., the eldest daughter of Mrs. Rowlett, “Fairlawn,” Wellingborough and niece of Mr. J. B. Whitworth. Miss Rowlett who died on active service, was senior sister on H.M.H.S. Drina No. 3 The death occurred on Thursday afternoon week when she and two other nursing Sisters paid a visit to a battleship close to where the Drina was anchored. Whilst they were in the ship an explosion occurred, and the ship quickly foundered with a great loss of life.
Bucks Standard - Saturday 08 January 1916
DEATHS. December 30, Olive Kathleen, nursing sister on H.M.H.S. Drina, eldest daughter of Mrs. F. Rowlett, of Fairlawn, Wellingborough.
Bucks Standard - Saturday 08 January 1916
VICTIM OF MARINE DISASTER
We regret to learn that Miss Olive Kathleen Rowlatt,(sic) elder daughter of Mrs, Rowlatt, late of Newport Pagnell, and a niece of Mr. H, W, Whitworth, of Wellingborough. who is well known in the Newport Pagnell district, met her death recently in a marine disaster, Miss Rowlatt was engaged on the splendid work of nursing on H.M. Hospital Ship “ Drina,” In a letter of sympathy sent to Mrs. Rowlatt by Dr. Edward Sutton, the Senior Medical Officer, it states that Miss Rowlatt went to visit a ship close to where the Drina was anchored when the disaster occurred.
DOB - 1882
Place of Birth - Lathbury, Buckinghamshire
Parents - Daughter of Mr. Frederick Rowlatt and Kate Whitworth
Early History -
Rank - Nursing Sister
Service History -
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Tuesday 04 January 1916
WELLINGBOROUGH NURSING SISTER KILLED. Intimation has reached Wellingborough of the death of Miss Olive K. Rowlett. elder daughter of Mrs. Rowlett, formerly of Newport Pagnell, but now of Fair Lawn. Wellingborough. Miss Rowlett was a nursing sister on board H.M. hospital ship Drina and, according to a letter received by her mother, she left that ship to visit another boat near by. An accident occurred on that boat, in which Miss Rowlett unfortunately was killed.
Stamford Mercury - Friday 07 January 1916
WELLINGBORO'
We regret to announce the death of Nursing Sister Olive Kathleen Rowlett, R.N., the eldest daughter of Mrs. Rowlett, “Fairlawn,” Wellingborough and niece of Mr. J. B. Whitworth. Miss Rowlett who died on active service, was senior sister on H.M.H.S. Drina No. 3 The death occurred on Thursday afternoon week when she and two other nursing Sisters paid a visit to a battleship close to where the Drina was anchored. Whilst they were in the ship an explosion occurred, and the ship quickly foundered with a great loss of life.
Bucks Standard - Saturday 08 January 1916
DEATHS. December 30, Olive Kathleen, nursing sister on H.M.H.S. Drina, eldest daughter of Mrs. F. Rowlett, of Fairlawn, Wellingborough.
Bucks Standard - Saturday 08 January 1916
VICTIM OF MARINE DISASTER
We regret to learn that Miss Olive Kathleen Rowlatt,(sic) elder daughter of Mrs, Rowlatt, late of Newport Pagnell, and a niece of Mr. H, W, Whitworth, of Wellingborough. who is well known in the Newport Pagnell district, met her death recently in a marine disaster, Miss Rowlatt was engaged on the splendid work of nursing on H.M. Hospital Ship “ Drina,” In a letter of sympathy sent to Mrs. Rowlatt by Dr. Edward Sutton, the Senior Medical Officer, it states that Miss Rowlatt went to visit a ship close to where the Drina was anchored when the disaster occurred.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
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Chatham Naval Memorial
Civilians
Name - Back Violet,
DOB - 19th April 1887
Place of Birth - Blackheath, Kent,
Parents - Daughter of Gynte F Hammill & Anne Hammill
Early History -Wife of Captain Back
DOB - 19th April 1887
Place of Birth - Blackheath, Kent,
Parents - Daughter of Gynte F Hammill & Anne Hammill
Early History -Wife of Captain Back
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
Name - Hutchings Mabel Innes
DOB - 1883
Place of Birth - India
Parents - Daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham
Early History - Wife of Cmdr. Hutchings
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER. LOCAL OFFICERS LOST.
COMMANDER HUTCHINGS, R.N One of the victims of the sad explosion on HMS. Natal, which was blown up in harbour, on the 30th ult. was Commander John Hutchings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings, of the White House, Arle, near Cheltenham, who reached commander’s rank in June, 1911. He was appointed commander to the Natal in July of last year under Captain John F. E. Green. He entered the Navy January, 1891, became sub-lieutenant 1896, and lieutenant in 1899. He was an expert in torpedo duties. The tragedy of his death is increased by the fact that upon the same day the death took place of his wife, who was daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham, of St. Keverne, Christ Church Road. The war has exacted heavy toll from the latter, for one of their sons has made the supreme sacrifice for his country, and another has lost a leg as the result of wounds, and now they have lost a daughter and her husband.
DOB - 1883
Place of Birth - India
Parents - Daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham
Early History - Wife of Cmdr. Hutchings
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER. LOCAL OFFICERS LOST.
COMMANDER HUTCHINGS, R.N One of the victims of the sad explosion on HMS. Natal, which was blown up in harbour, on the 30th ult. was Commander John Hutchings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings, of the White House, Arle, near Cheltenham, who reached commander’s rank in June, 1911. He was appointed commander to the Natal in July of last year under Captain John F. E. Green. He entered the Navy January, 1891, became sub-lieutenant 1896, and lieutenant in 1899. He was an expert in torpedo duties. The tragedy of his death is increased by the fact that upon the same day the death took place of his wife, who was daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham, of St. Keverne, Christ Church Road. The war has exacted heavy toll from the latter, for one of their sons has made the supreme sacrifice for his country, and another has lost a leg as the result of wounds, and now they have lost a daughter and her husband.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
1891 England Census
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
1891 England Census
Name - Bennett Ada Mary
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis
Early History - Wife of Lt. Bennett. St Hilary, London Road, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 05 January 1916
BENNETT On the the 30th ult., suddenly, Ada Mary, wife of Engineer-Lieut. F Norman Bennett, R.N., and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis, aged 25 years.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis
Early History - Wife of Lt. Bennett. St Hilary, London Road, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 05 January 1916
BENNETT On the the 30th ult., suddenly, Ada Mary, wife of Engineer-Lieut. F Norman Bennett, R.N., and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis, aged 25 years.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
The Dods Family
Dods Mr. John Henry --- Factor of Novar Estate
Dods Mrs. Annie Farrer
Children:
Dods Dorothy Elizabeth (15) (child)
Dods Marcus Palliser (12) (child)
Dods John Frederick (8) (child)
Dods Mrs. Annie Farrer
Children:
Dods Dorothy Elizabeth (15) (child)
Dods Marcus Palliser (12) (child)
Dods John Frederick (8) (child)
The Dods Family
Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 06 January 1916
FAMILY KILLED IN ACCIDENT. News has been received that as the result of an accident Mr. John Henry Dods, factor on the estates of Novar and Raith. Ross-shire, his wife, and three children, have been killed. No details are given. Mr. Dods was the son of the late Principal Marcus Dods, Edinburgh.
Illustrated Berwick Journal - Thursday 13 January 1916
Belford Man And Family Killed
News is received of the death, owing to an accident, of Mr John Henry Dods, factor on estates of Novar and Raith, Ross-shire, and his wife and 3 children . Mr Dods was son of the late Principal Marcus 11 Dods, Edinburgh, Native of Belford, Northumberland, and Mrs Dods, who was a daughter of the late Mrs Swanston of Marshall Meadows Berwick.
The death notice is as under :—
On 30th Dec. 1915, the result of an accident. John Henry Dods, Dailgeal, Evanton, Ross shire, factor at Raith and Novar, son of the late Rev. Principal Marcus Dods, D.D., aged 40 also his wife, Annie Clarence Mary, daughter of the late Rev. Frederick Farrer, aged 45; also their children, Dorthey Elizabeth, aged 15; Marcus Palliser, aged 12 and John Frederick, aged 8.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
FAMILY KILLED IN ACCIDENT. News has been received that as the result of an accident Mr. John Henry Dods, factor on the estates of Novar and Raith. Ross-shire, his wife, and three children, have been killed. No details are given. Mr. Dods was the son of the late Principal Marcus Dods, Edinburgh.
Illustrated Berwick Journal - Thursday 13 January 1916
Belford Man And Family Killed
News is received of the death, owing to an accident, of Mr John Henry Dods, factor on estates of Novar and Raith, Ross-shire, and his wife and 3 children . Mr Dods was son of the late Principal Marcus 11 Dods, Edinburgh, Native of Belford, Northumberland, and Mrs Dods, who was a daughter of the late Mrs Swanston of Marshall Meadows Berwick.
The death notice is as under :—
On 30th Dec. 1915, the result of an accident. John Henry Dods, Dailgeal, Evanton, Ross shire, factor at Raith and Novar, son of the late Rev. Principal Marcus Dods, D.D., aged 40 also his wife, Annie Clarence Mary, daughter of the late Rev. Frederick Farrer, aged 45; also their children, Dorthey Elizabeth, aged 15; Marcus Palliser, aged 12 and John Frederick, aged 8.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - MORGAN Ronald (Alfred)
DOB - 1887
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ethel Louisa Morgan
Rank - Fitter H.M. Dockyard Devonport. Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Evening Herald - Thursday 13 January 1916
MORGAN -- December 30th, 1915, the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved husband of Ethel Morgan, 12 Coldrenick Street, St. Bordeaux, aged 28.
South Wales Daily News - Saturday 15 January 1916
MORGAN -- Dec. 30th, 1915 the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, 4. Welby-road, Canton, Cardiff, aged 28
MORGAN -- Dec. 30th, 1915, the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved husband of Ethel Morgan, 12 Coldrenick Street, St. Bordeaux, Devonport.
DOB - 1887
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ethel Louisa Morgan
Rank - Fitter H.M. Dockyard Devonport. Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Evening Herald - Thursday 13 January 1916
MORGAN -- December 30th, 1915, the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved husband of Ethel Morgan, 12 Coldrenick Street, St. Bordeaux, aged 28.
South Wales Daily News - Saturday 15 January 1916
MORGAN -- Dec. 30th, 1915 the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, 4. Welby-road, Canton, Cardiff, aged 28
MORGAN -- Dec. 30th, 1915, the result of an explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Ronald Morgan, the dearly beloved husband of Ethel Morgan, 12 Coldrenick Street, St. Bordeaux, Devonport.
UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921
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Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - VINCE Arthur
DOB - 11th September 1862
Place of Birth - Woolwich, Kent.
Parents - Son of John and Mary Ann Vincent
Early History - Husband of Elizabeth Mary Vince, of 37, Blythe Rd., Catford, London.
Rank - Established skilled labourer, H.M. Gun Warf, Chatham. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 11th September 1862
Place of Birth - Woolwich, Kent.
Parents - Son of John and Mary Ann Vincent
Early History - Husband of Elizabeth Mary Vince, of 37, Blythe Rd., Catford, London.
Rank - Established skilled labourer, H.M. Gun Warf, Chatham. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921
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Chatham Naval Memorial
Canteen Department
DAWKIN, Harry, Canteen Assistant, Admiralty civilian
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 January 1916
DAWKIN—In ever-loving memory of Harry canteen department, who lost his life by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal.
Portsmouth Evening News - Friday 07 January 1916
DAWKIN—In ever-loving memory of Harry, canteen department, who lost his life by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal.
For all of us he did his best,
God grant -him eternal rest. —From Kate Brewer, 43, Lion-terrace.
DAWKIN—Killed by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Harry, the beloved brother of Herbert Dawkin.
We little thought that when he left us
How near to death he was,
For he went away all smiling,
Back to his duties call. —Herbert, 43, Lion-terrace.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 January 1916
DAWKIN—In ever-loving memory of Harry canteen department, who lost his life by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal.
Portsmouth Evening News - Friday 07 January 1916
DAWKIN—In ever-loving memory of Harry, canteen department, who lost his life by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal.
For all of us he did his best,
God grant -him eternal rest. —From Kate Brewer, 43, Lion-terrace.
DAWKIN—Killed by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Harry, the beloved brother of Herbert Dawkin.
We little thought that when he left us
How near to death he was,
For he went away all smiling,
Back to his duties call. —Herbert, 43, Lion-terrace.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
HULL, Herbert, Canteen Assistant, Admiralty civilian
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 24 January 1916
NAVAL LOSSES.
Missing, believed Dead (additional).
H. Hull canteen server;
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 24 January 1916
NAVAL LOSSES.
Missing, believed Dead (additional).
H. Hull canteen server;
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
TAYLOR, Joseph, Canteen Manager, Admiralty civilian
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 24 January 1916
NAVAL LOSSES.
WARRANT OFFICERS AND MEN. H.M.S. NATAL
Missing, believed Dead (additional).
J. Taylor, canteen Manager
Leaves a Widow: Clara, 48 Mill Lane, Brixton Hill, London, SW. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 24 January 1916
NAVAL LOSSES.
WARRANT OFFICERS AND MEN. H.M.S. NATAL
Missing, believed Dead (additional).
J. Taylor, canteen Manager
Leaves a Widow: Clara, 48 Mill Lane, Brixton Hill, London, SW. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Crew
Name - ABBS, SYDNEY GEORGE (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Edward and Margaret Abbs, of Shepherd Cottage, East Runton, Norfolk
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/28022)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Edward and Margaret Abbs, of Shepherd Cottage, East Runton, Norfolk
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/28022)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ADAMS, CHARLES (35)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry Adams, of Priory St., Bedford
Early History - Husband of Ada Helen Adams, of 96, Pixmore Way, Letchworth, Herts
Rank - Chief Writer (no. 343679)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry Adams, of Priory St., Bedford
Early History - Husband of Ada Helen Adams, of 96, Pixmore Way, Letchworth, Herts
Rank - Chief Writer (no. 343679)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ALDOUS, SAMUEL GEORGE (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel Aldous
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20701)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
East Anglian Daily Times - Friday 07 January 1916
WHILST ON SERVICE.
ALDOUS.—On_ December 30th, through explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Samuel George Aldous, Ordinary Seaman, youngest son of Samuel Aldous, 27, St. George's Street, Ipswich, aged 18,
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel Aldous
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20701)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
East Anglian Daily Times - Friday 07 January 1916
WHILST ON SERVICE.
ALDOUS.—On_ December 30th, through explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Samuel George Aldous, Ordinary Seaman, youngest son of Samuel Aldous, 27, St. George's Street, Ipswich, aged 18,
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - ALEXANDER, WILLIAM RODGER (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Hugh and Janet Alexander, of Glasgow
Early History - Husband of Sarah Catherine Hackett Somerville (formerly Alexander), of 30, Moncur St., Calton, Glasgow. Native of Greenock
Rank - Painter 2nd Class (no. M/13906),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Hugh and Janet Alexander, of Glasgow
Early History - Husband of Sarah Catherine Hackett Somerville (formerly Alexander), of 30, Moncur St., Calton, Glasgow. Native of Greenock
Rank - Painter 2nd Class (no. M/13906),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ALLEN, GEORGE EDWARD (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William H. and Mary Allen, of 29, Double Row, Cowpen Colliery, Blyth, Northumberland
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7304S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William H. and Mary Allen, of 29, Double Row, Cowpen Colliery, Blyth, Northumberland
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7304S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ALLEN, JOHN HENRY (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William and Jessie Allen, of 84, Major Rd., Stratford, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/15713)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William and Jessie Allen, of 84, Major Rd., Stratford, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/15713)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Reading Standard - Saturday 29 January 1916
Name - ALLEN, JOHN WILLIAM (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Alice Maud Allen, of 40, Chomeley Rd., Reading
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14874),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Alice Maud Allen, of 40, Chomeley Rd., Reading
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14874),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ALLRIGHT, ERNEST WILLIAM (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eleanor Cole (formerly Allright), of 24, Victor Rd., Seven Sisters Rd., Holloway, London, and the late William Robert Allright,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/3175)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eleanor Cole (formerly Allright), of 24, Victor Rd., Seven Sisters Rd., Holloway, London, and the late William Robert Allright,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/3175)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ALVIN, ERNEST WALTER (20),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Alice Alvin, of 7, St. Olaf's Rd., Fulham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23127),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Alice Alvin, of 7, St. Olaf's Rd., Fulham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23127),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ANDERSON, DAVID (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Jane Anderson, of 5, Bellevue Terrace, Ferryden, Montrose
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/14381)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Jane Anderson, of 5, Bellevue Terrace, Ferryden, Montrose
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/14381)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ANDREWS, ARTHUR JOHN (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur John and Beatrice Andrews, of Whitstable,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/6350),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur John and Beatrice Andrews, of Whitstable,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/6350),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - APPLEYARD, LEONARD JOHN,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14564),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14564),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ARNOLD, EDWARD STANLEY (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Tom Arnold, of 20, Holly Bank, Hemsworth, Wakefield
Early History -
Rank - Wireman 2nd Class (no. M/16676)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 08 January 1916
Natal Victim. Among the victims of the Natal explosion is Edward Stanley Arnold, whose parents reside at Holly Bank, Hemsworth. joined the navy about a couple of months ago, and was a wireworker. had been transferred to the ill-fated warship about three weeks before the disaster.
Barnsley Independent - Saturday 15 January 1916
ARNOLD -- Killed is the Natal Explosion, Edward Stanley Arnold, of Holly Bank, Homsworth.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Tom Arnold, of 20, Holly Bank, Hemsworth, Wakefield
Early History -
Rank - Wireman 2nd Class (no. M/16676)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 08 January 1916
Natal Victim. Among the victims of the Natal explosion is Edward Stanley Arnold, whose parents reside at Holly Bank, Hemsworth. joined the navy about a couple of months ago, and was a wireworker. had been transferred to the ill-fated warship about three weeks before the disaster.
Barnsley Independent - Saturday 15 January 1916
ARNOLD -- Killed is the Natal Explosion, Edward Stanley Arnold, of Holly Bank, Homsworth.
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Name - ATKINS, HORACE,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/1820)
Service History - Buried in the Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/1820)
Service History - Buried in the Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension
Name - AXTEN, CHARLES HENRY (18),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Axten, of 1, Ivy Cottage, Falling Lane, Yiewsley
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20606)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Axten, of 1, Ivy Cottage, Falling Lane, Yiewsley
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20606)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - AYERS, HERBERT JOHN (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Percy William and Sarah Ayers, of Cleveancy, Wandle Rd., Morden, Surrey,
Early History -
Rank - Sailmaker (no. 207150),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Percy William and Sarah Ayers, of Cleveancy, Wandle Rd., Morden, Surrey,
Early History -
Rank - Sailmaker (no. 207150),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BACK, ERIC PERCY COVENTRY
DOB - 08/1870
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Home address 8 Penlee Gardens, Stoke, Devonport. Left unsettled estate valued at £974.
Rank - Captain
Service History - Entered as a cadet in January 1884; was a lieutenant of HMS MONARCH in 1900; promoted commander in June 1902; captain in June 1908. He served in the Naval Brigade during the South African War, being mentioned twice in despatches and noted for early promotion. In March 1913 he was flag-captain to Admiral Sir George Le C Egerton, Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 08/1870
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Home address 8 Penlee Gardens, Stoke, Devonport. Left unsettled estate valued at £974.
Rank - Captain
Service History - Entered as a cadet in January 1884; was a lieutenant of HMS MONARCH in 1900; promoted commander in June 1902; captain in June 1908. He served in the Naval Brigade during the South African War, being mentioned twice in despatches and noted for early promotion. In March 1913 he was flag-captain to Admiral Sir George Le C Egerton, Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 03 January 1916
LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Captain Eric Percy Coventry Back, who was born in August, 1870, entered the Navy as a cadet in January, 1884. While Lieutenant of the Monarch he served during, the South African War, 1900, with the Naval Brigade, which he joined at Bloemfontein. He was mentioned in despatches by Captain Bearcroft for ability and courage in taking the guns (two 12- pounders) across a plain exposed to rifle fire, and for care an foresight in selecting a position for them on June 4th”; and again in Captain Bearcroft’s despatch of October 17th, 1900. He was noted for early promotion, and received the rank of Commander in June, 1902, and that of Captain in June, 1908. In March, 1913, he was appointed Flag-Captain to Admiral Sir George le C. Egerton, Commander-in- Chief, Plymouth.
Canterbury Journal - Saturday 22 January 1916
Captain Eric Back, who perished in’ "H.M.S. Natal which he commanded, was a brother of the Rev. G. S. Back, Vicar of All Saints’, Westhrook, Margate. Captain Back was also brother-in-law of the Bishop of Guildford, Dr. Randolph, who was himself Curate of Margate and afterwards Vicar of Westbrook., Mrs. Hatfeild, of Hartsdown, Margate, is a sister of the deceased officer, whose aged father, verging on the nineties, is still living and holds a benefice near Birmingham.
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LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Captain Eric Percy Coventry Back, who was born in August, 1870, entered the Navy as a cadet in January, 1884. While Lieutenant of the Monarch he served during, the South African War, 1900, with the Naval Brigade, which he joined at Bloemfontein. He was mentioned in despatches by Captain Bearcroft for ability and courage in taking the guns (two 12- pounders) across a plain exposed to rifle fire, and for care an foresight in selecting a position for them on June 4th”; and again in Captain Bearcroft’s despatch of October 17th, 1900. He was noted for early promotion, and received the rank of Commander in June, 1902, and that of Captain in June, 1908. In March, 1913, he was appointed Flag-Captain to Admiral Sir George le C. Egerton, Commander-in- Chief, Plymouth.
Canterbury Journal - Saturday 22 January 1916
Captain Eric Back, who perished in’ "H.M.S. Natal which he commanded, was a brother of the Rev. G. S. Back, Vicar of All Saints’, Westhrook, Margate. Captain Back was also brother-in-law of the Bishop of Guildford, Dr. Randolph, who was himself Curate of Margate and afterwards Vicar of Westbrook., Mrs. Hatfeild, of Hartsdown, Margate, is a sister of the deceased officer, whose aged father, verging on the nineties, is still living and holds a benefice near Birmingham.
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Name - BAILEY, FREDERICK (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel James Bailey, of 11, St. Andrew's Place, Grafton St., Northampton,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/26600),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel James Bailey, of 11, St. Andrew's Place, Grafton St., Northampton,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/26600),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BAILEY, GEORGE REUBEN (26),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. W. Bailey, of 3, McGrath Place, Hoxton St., London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/113526)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. W. Bailey, of 3, McGrath Place, Hoxton St., London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/113526)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BALDOCK, HAROLD (17),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Annie Baldock, of 21, South St., Bourne, Lincs,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/36917),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Annie Baldock, of 21, South St., Bourne, Lincs,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/36917),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BALDWIN HERBERT .E.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114541(Ch)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114541(Ch)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Name - BANYARD, ERNEST STANLEY (35),
DOB - 15th April 1880
Place of Birth -Hoxton, London
Parents - Son of Robert James and Martha Jane Banyard
Early History - Husband of Nellie (nee Hannan) Banyard
Rank - Mechanician (no. 292886)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 15th April 1880
Place of Birth -Hoxton, London
Parents - Son of Robert James and Martha Jane Banyard
Early History - Husband of Nellie (nee Hannan) Banyard
Rank - Mechanician (no. 292886)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BARBER, FREDERICK ALFRED (20),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred and Caroline Gertrude Barber, of 36, Holmesdale Rd., Highgate, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/13702),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred and Caroline Gertrude Barber, of 36, Holmesdale Rd., Highgate, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/13702),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BARBER, GEORGE HENRY (34),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Julia Barber, of Allhallows, Rochester, Kent,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 302304),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Julia Barber, of Allhallows, Rochester, Kent,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 302304),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BARKER, ELLIS THACKERBURY (26)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Ellis Barker, of 7, Roseleigh Avenue, Highbury, London
Early History - Husband of Alice Maud Barker, of 25, Baxter Avenue, Doncaster
Rank - Electrical Artificer 4th Class (no. M/8396),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Ellis Barker, of 7, Roseleigh Avenue, Highbury, London
Early History - Husband of Alice Maud Barker, of 25, Baxter Avenue, Doncaster
Rank - Electrical Artificer 4th Class (no. M/8396),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
E.T. Barker's Victory Medal. Photo: LiWD
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E.T. Barker's Victory Medal. Photo: LiWD
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Name - BARLOW, GEORGE (28),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Stobart Barlow and Mary Frances Barlow. of 29, Dundas St., Sunderland,
Early History -
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 03 January 1916
SUNDERLAND OFFICER'S DEATH. An intimation has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Barlow, of 29, Dundas Street, Sunderland, that their only son, Lieutenant George Barlow, had been killed on the Natal. Barlow was formerly a student at the Sunderland Technical College, and obtained his degree. He studied for marine engineering and gained his extra chiefs ticket. At outbreak of the war he volunteered for service, and was gazetted to the Natal as a full Engineer-Lieutenant. He was 27 years of age and unmarried.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Stobart Barlow and Mary Frances Barlow. of 29, Dundas St., Sunderland,
Early History -
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 03 January 1916
SUNDERLAND OFFICER'S DEATH. An intimation has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Barlow, of 29, Dundas Street, Sunderland, that their only son, Lieutenant George Barlow, had been killed on the Natal. Barlow was formerly a student at the Sunderland Technical College, and obtained his degree. He studied for marine engineering and gained his extra chiefs ticket. At outbreak of the war he volunteered for service, and was gazetted to the Natal as a full Engineer-Lieutenant. He was 27 years of age and unmarried.
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Name - BARTLETT, ARTHUR JAMES (18),
DOB -
Place of Birth -Battersea
Parents - Son of Daniel and Frances Clara Bartlett, of 13, Ilminster Gardens, Clapham Junction, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20895),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -Battersea
Parents - Son of Daniel and Frances Clara Bartlett, of 13, Ilminster Gardens, Clapham Junction, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20895),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BARTON, GEORGE SYDNEY
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/4308),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 14 January 1916
THE CASUALTY LIST.
Leading Seaman and Torpedo Instructor G. S. Barton, H.M.S. Natal, son of Mrs. Barten, of 25, Sandford-road, Bexley Heath. Lost on H.M.S. Natal.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/4308),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 14 January 1916
THE CASUALTY LIST.
Leading Seaman and Torpedo Instructor G. S. Barton, H.M.S. Natal, son of Mrs. Barten, of 25, Sandford-road, Bexley Heath. Lost on H.M.S. Natal.
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St. Mary Cray & Swanley Express - Friday 14 January 1916
GEORGE SIDNEY BARTON, Late of the Nata!, which went down recently in home waters. We regret to have to record the death of another Bexleyheath man in the person of George Sidney Barton (son of Mrs, A, Barton, of 20, Sandford Road, Bexleyheath). Deceased had been in the Navy about 10 years, serving about three years of that time in the Persian Gulf. During his stay there he was in at least two ‘‘brushes ”’ with gunrunners, for which he was awarded a silver medal (seen in the photo) and special gratuities. During the last three years he had been attached to the ill-fated ship Natal, on which boat he was doomed to meet his death. 'Although only 23 years of age, Mr. Barton had made good progress in his profession, being a Leading Seaman and Acting Torpedo Instructor on his boat, and he was expecting shortly to be promoted to Petty Officer. A friend of the deceased (who is a survivor from the Natal) visited Bexleyheath during the weekend, and said he thought that had the accident happened on any other day, deceased might have escaped, as he would have been in another part of the boat at the time. As things happened, he was about to take a class in torpedo instruction when the lamentable affair occurred. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Barton and family. The deceased was home on short leave only a few weeks ago. (Photo) Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
General Service Medal Persian Gulf
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Name - BARTON, WILLIAM HENRY COLLINGWOOD (23),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Henry and Alice Barton, of 25, Kensington Court Mansions, London. Native of St. Anne's-on-Sea,
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14343) Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Henry and Alice Barton, of 25, Kensington Court Mansions, London. Native of St. Anne's-on-Sea,
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14343) Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - BARTONS, THOMAS HENRY (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Henry Bartons, of East Finchley, London
Early History - Husband of Edith A. Bartons, of 109, Bulverhythe Rd., St. Leonards, Hastings
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/11327),Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Henry Bartons, of East Finchley, London
Early History - Husband of Edith A. Bartons, of 109, Bulverhythe Rd., St. Leonards, Hastings
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/11327),Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - BATCHELOR, ALFRED EDWARD
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 228147)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 228147)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BATES, WILLIAM (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bates, of 57, Mona St., Beeston, Notts
Early History -
Rank - Bombardier (no. RMA/12694), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bates, of 57, Mona St., Beeston, Notts
Early History -
Rank - Bombardier (no. RMA/12694), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Beeston Gazette and Echo - Saturday 15 January 1916
ONE OF H.M.S. NATAL VICTIMS. Beeston people will learn with deep regret that one of the victims on board the ill-fated H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up in harbour on December 30th, was Bomb.' William Bates, whose parents live in Mona street. He had served on board the vessel three years, and it is recalled that he was a member of its personnel at the time when it conveyed the remains of Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the late American Ambassador to Britain, across the Atlantic. The unfortunate young man joined the Navy five years ago and he was universally liked, by both friends and shipmates who shared with him the perils of the deep to which, in the last 18 months, all the hideous controversies for the destruction of human life that devilish ingenuity can conceive have been put forth. He paid his last visit to Beeston about six weeks ago and although a member of a big family, it is now recalled with pathetic feelings that his return home always shed a ray of sunshine and joy to the youngsters, with whom he was a prime favourite. He was only 23 years of age and the Admiralty have reported him missing. (Photo) |
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Name - BAYLIS, JOHN WILLIAM,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Cook’s Mate (no. M/5917),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Banbury Guardian - Thursday 13 January 1916
FARTHINGHOE.
The Disaster to H.M.S. Natal.—Farthinghoe Man Among the Missing.—The name of John William Baylis (cook's mate) appears in the list of missing men of the Natal. He was a son Mr. Alfred Baylis (now residing in Adderbury). and spent the greater part of his life at Farthinghoe. He was for some time baker's assistant with Mr. H. Anderson, and joined the Natal about a year or two before the war began. He was only twenty-one years of age, and the greatest sympathy is expressed on all sides for his grief stricken parents.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Cook’s Mate (no. M/5917),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Banbury Guardian - Thursday 13 January 1916
FARTHINGHOE.
The Disaster to H.M.S. Natal.—Farthinghoe Man Among the Missing.—The name of John William Baylis (cook's mate) appears in the list of missing men of the Natal. He was a son Mr. Alfred Baylis (now residing in Adderbury). and spent the greater part of his life at Farthinghoe. He was for some time baker's assistant with Mr. H. Anderson, and joined the Natal about a year or two before the war began. He was only twenty-one years of age, and the greatest sympathy is expressed on all sides for his grief stricken parents.
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Name - BEAN, WILLIAM,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 3384S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 3384S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BEART, ROBERT ALFRED (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of G. R. Beart, of 5, Adelaide St., Dereham Rd., Norwich,
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19794), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of G. R. Beart, of 5, Adelaide St., Dereham Rd., Norwich,
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19794), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BEBBINGTON, THOMAS FRANK
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34477)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34477)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - BENNETT, FRANK NORMAN (25)
DOB - 21st July 1890
Place of Birth -
Parents - Younger son of Engineer-Commander and Mrs Bennett, St Hilary, London Road, Portsmouth.
Early History - His wife, Ada Mary Bennett, nee Bevis, aged 25 was also killed in the explosion..
Rank - Engineer-Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 05 January 1916
BENNETT On the the 30th ult., suddenly, Ada Mary, wife of Engineer-Lieut. F Norman Bennett, R.N., and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis, aged 25 years.
Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 06 January 1916
Killed in Action
BENNETT—On the 30th ult., Eng.-Lieut. F. Norman Bennett, R.N., H.M.S. Natal, aged 25
BENNETT in the explosion of H.M.S. Natal, Frank Norman, Engineer-Lieut., aged 25, younger son of Eng.-Commander and Mrs. Bennett, St. Hilary, London-road.
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DOB - 21st July 1890
Place of Birth -
Parents - Younger son of Engineer-Commander and Mrs Bennett, St Hilary, London Road, Portsmouth.
Early History - His wife, Ada Mary Bennett, nee Bevis, aged 25 was also killed in the explosion..
Rank - Engineer-Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 05 January 1916
BENNETT On the the 30th ult., suddenly, Ada Mary, wife of Engineer-Lieut. F Norman Bennett, R.N., and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bevis, aged 25 years.
Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 06 January 1916
Killed in Action
BENNETT—On the 30th ult., Eng.-Lieut. F. Norman Bennett, R.N., H.M.S. Natal, aged 25
BENNETT in the explosion of H.M.S. Natal, Frank Norman, Engineer-Lieut., aged 25, younger son of Eng.-Commander and Mrs. Bennett, St. Hilary, London-road.
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Name - BERTRAM, THOMAS
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Margaret C. Bertram, of 4, Murieston Terrace, Edinburgh
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32379),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
EDINBURGH LAD MISSING . Thomas Bertram , who was a first-class boy on H.M.S. Natal, and was 16 years old is missing . He was the son of Mrs Bertram , 4 Murieston Terrace , Edinburgh.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Margaret C. Bertram, of 4, Murieston Terrace, Edinburgh
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32379),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
EDINBURGH LAD MISSING . Thomas Bertram , who was a first-class boy on H.M.S. Natal, and was 16 years old is missing . He was the son of Mrs Bertram , 4 Murieston Terrace , Edinburgh.
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Name - BIGGS, ALBERT ERNEST (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Archibald Ernest and Charlotte Biggs, of 42, Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Archibald Ernest and Charlotte Biggs, of 42, Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BIGLEY, DANIEL,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Maria Bigley, of 81, Buddle St., Jarrow-on-Tyne, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/53), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Maria Bigley, of 81, Buddle St., Jarrow-on-Tyne, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/53), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BIGMORE, CHARLES WILLIAM JAMES
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 211804),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Lewisham Borough News - Friday 21 January 1916
LOST ON THE NATAL. 1st. CLASS STOKER CHARLES BIGMORE.
Among the men who perished in the recent disaster to H.M.S. cruiser Natal was 1st. Class Stoker Charles Bigmore, aged 35, and a stepson of Mr. W. C. Hull, living at 15, Lewisham-park. He received his early education at Plassy-road I.C.C. School, Catford, and at the age of eleven went to the training ship Shaftesbury. He was drafted in the Navy and has served on several ships. He was aboard one of the vessels engaged in the fight in Heligoland Bight. He always spent leave in Lewisham where he had numerous friends, and was last here from December 6 to 12.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 211804),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Lewisham Borough News - Friday 21 January 1916
LOST ON THE NATAL. 1st. CLASS STOKER CHARLES BIGMORE.
Among the men who perished in the recent disaster to H.M.S. cruiser Natal was 1st. Class Stoker Charles Bigmore, aged 35, and a stepson of Mr. W. C. Hull, living at 15, Lewisham-park. He received his early education at Plassy-road I.C.C. School, Catford, and at the age of eleven went to the training ship Shaftesbury. He was drafted in the Navy and has served on several ships. He was aboard one of the vessels engaged in the fight in Heligoland Bight. He always spent leave in Lewisham where he had numerous friends, and was last here from December 6 to 12.
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Name - BLACK, WILLIAM (30),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alice Black, of 339, Newport Rd., Cardiff, and the late William Black.
Early History -
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Western Mail - Monday 03 January 1916
ENGINEER-LIEUT. WILLIAM BLACK.
William Black was the only son the late Mr. William Black and Mrs. Black, of Eaglescliffe, Newport road, Cardiff, and was born January 6, 1885. took an extra first-class engineer’s certificate South Shields in 1911, and afterwards passed an examination qualifying him a naval architect. He was appointed engineer - lieutenant September. 1915. Mr. Black, the father, was superintendent for Messrs. Christie and Co. until the decease of the members of this firm, and subsequently started a business as a consulting engineer at the Docks, where he was held in high repute. Upon his death the son succeeded him. and became well known in the profession which he belonged, having before him a most promising career. He was greatly esteemed for his very excellent qualities and his sterling character, and his untimely end will evoke widespread sorrow.(Photo)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alice Black, of 339, Newport Rd., Cardiff, and the late William Black.
Early History -
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Western Mail - Monday 03 January 1916
ENGINEER-LIEUT. WILLIAM BLACK.
William Black was the only son the late Mr. William Black and Mrs. Black, of Eaglescliffe, Newport road, Cardiff, and was born January 6, 1885. took an extra first-class engineer’s certificate South Shields in 1911, and afterwards passed an examination qualifying him a naval architect. He was appointed engineer - lieutenant September. 1915. Mr. Black, the father, was superintendent for Messrs. Christie and Co. until the decease of the members of this firm, and subsequently started a business as a consulting engineer at the Docks, where he was held in high repute. Upon his death the son succeeded him. and became well known in the profession which he belonged, having before him a most promising career. He was greatly esteemed for his very excellent qualities and his sterling character, and his untimely end will evoke widespread sorrow.(Photo)
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Name - BLAKELEY, EDWARD (20),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edward and Helen Blakeley, of 44, Bulmer St., Middlesbrough,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8460S),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edward and Helen Blakeley, of 44, Bulmer St., Middlesbrough,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8460S),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BLOOMFIELD, HARRY,
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of H. Bloomfield, of Hollebeke; Sandling Lane, Maidstone, Kent,
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 277094)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of H. Bloomfield, of Hollebeke; Sandling Lane, Maidstone, Kent,
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 277094)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BONNER, WILLIAM HENRY (18),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Henry and Louise Bonner, of Islington, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/37742)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Henry and Louise Bonner, of Islington, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/37742)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BRADLEY, WILLIAM (18),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Jane Alice Bradley, of 15, Wood St., West Hartlepool
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8433S)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Jane Alice Bradley, of 15, Wood St., West Hartlepool
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8433S)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BRIDGES, GEORGE JAMES (22),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of W. A. and H. C. Bridges, of 70, Oakfield Rd., Anerley, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14541),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of W. A. and H. C. Bridges, of 70, Oakfield Rd., Anerley, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14541),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BRIGDEN, ALFRED WILLIAM (37),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Brigden, of Betsham, Southfleet
Early History - Husband of Annie Eliza Brigden, of 9, Lansdowne Place, Perry St., Northfleet, Kent
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 294055)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Brigden, of Betsham, Southfleet
Early History - Husband of Annie Eliza Brigden, of 9, Lansdowne Place, Perry St., Northfleet, Kent
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 294055)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BRISLEY, WALTER CHARLES (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Anne Brisley, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 237555)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald - Saturday 15 January 1916
LOST ON H M S. NATAL. Two well-known Hawkinge men, William Fredrich and Walter Charles Brisley, the sons ot Mr. and Mrs D. Brisley, of Millfield House, Hawkinge, lost their lives the disaster to H.M.S Natal. The elder of the two, William, had been in the Navy for a considerable number of years, and his progress had been rapid. At the time of his death was a first-class Petty Officer and torpedo operator. Walter, who was twenty four years of age, and five years younger than his brother had risen to the rating of leading seaman gunner. During their life afloat both young men had had some interesting experiences. They were serving on the Natal when the cruiser conveyed the body of the American Ambassador. Mr. Whitlaw Reid, to America, They were also present at the Battle of Helgoland. Both men were natives of Hawkinge and were educated at the village school under the headmastership of Mr. J. C. Gripps They were home on leave less than a month ago. Mr. and Mrs. Brisley wish to thank all those friends who have sent letters of condolence and sympathy.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Anne Brisley, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 237555)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald - Saturday 15 January 1916
LOST ON H M S. NATAL. Two well-known Hawkinge men, William Fredrich and Walter Charles Brisley, the sons ot Mr. and Mrs D. Brisley, of Millfield House, Hawkinge, lost their lives the disaster to H.M.S Natal. The elder of the two, William, had been in the Navy for a considerable number of years, and his progress had been rapid. At the time of his death was a first-class Petty Officer and torpedo operator. Walter, who was twenty four years of age, and five years younger than his brother had risen to the rating of leading seaman gunner. During their life afloat both young men had had some interesting experiences. They were serving on the Natal when the cruiser conveyed the body of the American Ambassador. Mr. Whitlaw Reid, to America, They were also present at the Battle of Helgoland. Both men were natives of Hawkinge and were educated at the village school under the headmastership of Mr. J. C. Gripps They were home on leave less than a month ago. Mr. and Mrs. Brisley wish to thank all those friends who have sent letters of condolence and sympathy.
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Name - BRISLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK (30)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Anne Brisley, Hawkinge, Folkestone,
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 217543),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
NOTE: Elder brother of Walter Brisley above
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Anne Brisley, Hawkinge, Folkestone,
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 217543),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
NOTE: Elder brother of Walter Brisley above
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Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser - Saturday 15 January 1916
HAWKLNGE AND THE WAR • SPLENDID RESPONSE BY THE VILLAGE, TWO BROTHERS DROWNED IN H.M.S. NATAL. Two Hawkinge boys, and brothers, were drowned in H.M.S. Natal when that ship was blown up in Harbour. The names of the unfortunate young fellows were Petty Officer William T. Brisley 29 years of age. and Leading Seaman Walter Brisley, 24 years of age, They were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. David Brisley, Millfield Mouse, Hawkinge, with whom the greatest sympathy is felt in their sad and irreparable loss. Both men were well known in Folkstone. Another son of Mr. and Mrs. Brisley is now on active service with the R.E.K.M.R., leaving this country in September last, and a fourth is serving with the R.N.A.S. somewhere in France. Petty Officer Brisley had served in the Navy for about 13 years, and his brother for five or six years. Both were " old boys" at the village school. and Mr. Cripps, the schoolmaster, speaks highly of them. Hawkinge. with n population of about 450 has its roll of honour which bears nearly 70 names of men serving their King and country. Many of them are old boys of the village school . Six have been killed, two have been missing since last September. one is a wounded prisoner of war, and several have been wounded. The school children, through the kindness of their parents and other friends, have collected and dispatched 2,360 eggs (up to Christmas) for the wounded. They have alto collected about £6, which has been spent on eggs, or on wool which has been made into various articles and sent to soldier and sailor friends, and donations have been made to hospitals in the neighbourhood. Here is an instance of what splendid work even the smallest communities can render in the crisis through which the country is passing. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald - Saturday 15 January 1916
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Name - BROMLEY, JOHN RICHARD (38)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Faith Bromley, of Hull
Early History - Husband of Louise Bromley, of 71, Unity St., Sheerness.
Rank - Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. 177710),
Service History - Awarded China Medal, 1900. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. Another member of the crew reported “missing” is Mr. John Richard Bromley, the ship's corporal, whose home is at 40, Alma Street, Sheerness. Mrs. Bromley received notification of the fact from the Admiralty on Tuesday morning, and she was naturally in a very distressed state when seen by a representative of this journal on Wednesday. Mr. Bromley, who was described as one of the most devoted of husbands, was 38 years of age, and was well known and highly respected in the town. He was at home on leave only five weeks ago. Our representative was informed that a specially distressing element in the case is the fact that Mr. Bromley had with him the whole of the medals that he had won in the Service at the time of the disaster. The household at Alma Street includes two children, a boy and a girl.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Faith Bromley, of Hull
Early History - Husband of Louise Bromley, of 71, Unity St., Sheerness.
Rank - Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. 177710),
Service History - Awarded China Medal, 1900. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. Another member of the crew reported “missing” is Mr. John Richard Bromley, the ship's corporal, whose home is at 40, Alma Street, Sheerness. Mrs. Bromley received notification of the fact from the Admiralty on Tuesday morning, and she was naturally in a very distressed state when seen by a representative of this journal on Wednesday. Mr. Bromley, who was described as one of the most devoted of husbands, was 38 years of age, and was well known and highly respected in the town. He was at home on leave only five weeks ago. Our representative was informed that a specially distressing element in the case is the fact that Mr. Bromley had with him the whole of the medals that he had won in the Service at the time of the disaster. The household at Alma Street includes two children, a boy and a girl.
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Name - BROWN, HORACE WILLIAM (16),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Eliza Jane Brown, of 1, Napier Rd., Perry St., Gravesend, Kent.
Early History - Native of Northfleet,
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32724),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Eliza Jane Brown, of 1, Napier Rd., Perry St., Gravesend, Kent.
Early History - Native of Northfleet,
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32724),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BUHAGIAR, FRANCESCO (28)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Nicola and Mary Buhagiar, of Malta,
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. 365300),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Nicola and Mary Buhagiar, of Malta,
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. 365300),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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BURCHELL, WILFRED JOHN, ,
Name -
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1563), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name -
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1563), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - BURNS, THOMAS,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19647), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19647), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BUTCHER, GEORGE (23),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Mary Butcher, of 1, Southend Rd., Bungay, Suffolk,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10511),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Mary Butcher, of 1, Southend Rd., Bungay, Suffolk,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10511),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - BUTCHER, SAMUEL EDMUND
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Butcher, of Warleizh-avenue, Keyham
Early History -
Rank - Gunner
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 04 January 1916
DEATHS
BUTCHER—By loss of H.M.S. Natal, Samuel E. Butcher, Gunner (T) R.N. D.B.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL DISASTER.
THE LATE MR. S. BUTCHER, R.N. ‘
Mr. Samuel Butcher, torpedo gunner, who was lost in H.M.S. Natal, was only 31 years of age, and leaves ‘q widow, who resides at 3, Henderson-place, Ford. 'He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Butcher, of Warleizh-avenue, Keyham. Mr. S. Butcher obtained warrant rank on January 30th, 1914, He had already had a very unpleasant experience of the war, for he was serving in the cruiser Hermes when she was blown up last year. ~ Among those who lost their lives in the Natal was Gunner Leslie John Wright, R.M.A., only son of the late Inspector Wright and Mrs. Wright, of Redruth, ‘He was 18 years of age.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Butcher, of Warleizh-avenue, Keyham
Early History -
Rank - Gunner
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 04 January 1916
DEATHS
BUTCHER—By loss of H.M.S. Natal, Samuel E. Butcher, Gunner (T) R.N. D.B.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL DISASTER.
THE LATE MR. S. BUTCHER, R.N. ‘
Mr. Samuel Butcher, torpedo gunner, who was lost in H.M.S. Natal, was only 31 years of age, and leaves ‘q widow, who resides at 3, Henderson-place, Ford. 'He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Butcher, of Warleizh-avenue, Keyham. Mr. S. Butcher obtained warrant rank on January 30th, 1914, He had already had a very unpleasant experience of the war, for he was serving in the cruiser Hermes when she was blown up last year. ~ Among those who lost their lives in the Natal was Gunner Leslie John Wright, R.M.A., only son of the late Inspector Wright and Mrs. Wright, of Redruth, ‘He was 18 years of age.
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Name - CALLUS, JOSEPH (34)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Carmelo Callus, of Malta, and the late Paolo Callus,
Early History -
Rank - Officer's Cook 1st Class (no. 358950)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Carmelo Callus, of Malta, and the late Paolo Callus,
Early History -
Rank - Officer's Cook 1st Class (no. 358950)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Name - CAPELING, WILLIAM EDWARD (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Capeling,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23146),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Capeling,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23146),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CARRIGAN, CHARLES,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8626S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8626S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CASKIE, ARCHIBALD ROBERT (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Minnie Seaman (formerly Caskie), of 25, Albert Rd., Romford, Essex
Rank - Stoker (no. 8389S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Minnie Seaman (formerly Caskie), of 25, Albert Rd., Romford, Essex
Rank - Stoker (no. 8389S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 14 January 1916
Name - CASTLE, WILLIAM ALEXANDER (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Argo Castle and Helen Castle, of 13, Hollybank Place, Aberdeen,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/46)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
CASTLE.—Lost off H M.S. " Natal," 30th December, 1915, William Alexander Castle, aged 24 years, only beloved son of Mrs Castle,, 13 Holly-bank Place, Aberdeen deeply mourned.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Argo Castle and Helen Castle, of 13, Hollybank Place, Aberdeen,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/46)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
CASTLE.—Lost off H M.S. " Natal," 30th December, 1915, William Alexander Castle, aged 24 years, only beloved son of Mrs Castle,, 13 Holly-bank Place, Aberdeen deeply mourned.
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Name - CHANDLER, CLIFFORD REGINALD (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edwin and Helen Chandler, of 12, Queen's Rd., Gillingham, Kent,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/12167)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edwin and Helen Chandler, of 12, Queen's Rd., Gillingham, Kent,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/12167)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CHAPLIN, CHARLES GEOFFREY (22),
DOB - 1893
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William and Clara Victoria Chaplin
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Western Morning News - Monday 03 January 1916
Lieut. Charles G. Chaplin.
Promoted sub-lieutenant on November 30th, 1913, and lieutenant quite recently. He was appointed to the Natal as sub-lieutenant, supernumerary on November 13th 1913.
DOB - 1893
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William and Clara Victoria Chaplin
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Western Morning News - Monday 03 January 1916
Lieut. Charles G. Chaplin.
Promoted sub-lieutenant on November 30th, 1913, and lieutenant quite recently. He was appointed to the Natal as sub-lieutenant, supernumerary on November 13th 1913.
Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CHAPMAN, HARRY (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Chapman, of 95, Spa Rd., Bermondsey, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 229272)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Chapman, of 95, Spa Rd., Bermondsey, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 229272)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CHEESMAN, ALFRED (26)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Second son of James and Mary Cheesman, 62 Charles Street, Landport.
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. PO/14461), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action.
CHEESMAN—In loving memory of Alfred (private R.M.L.I.), the second son of James and Mary Cheesman 62, Charles-street, , Landport, aged 26 years and 9 months, who lost his life Dec. 30th, 1915, on H.M.S. Natal. —From father, mother, brothers, and sisters. Thy will be done.
CHEESM AN—Killed in the explosion of Natal, Alfred Cheesman, R.M.L.I.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Fond remembrance lives for ever. — From his loving friends, Mrs. Smith and family. of
CHEESM AN—Killed in the explosion H.M.S. Natal, Alfred Cheesman, R.M.L.I. Sadly missed and never will be forgotten by his devoted chums, Florrie and Joe.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Second son of James and Mary Cheesman, 62 Charles Street, Landport.
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. PO/14461), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action.
CHEESMAN—In loving memory of Alfred (private R.M.L.I.), the second son of James and Mary Cheesman 62, Charles-street, , Landport, aged 26 years and 9 months, who lost his life Dec. 30th, 1915, on H.M.S. Natal. —From father, mother, brothers, and sisters. Thy will be done.
CHEESM AN—Killed in the explosion of Natal, Alfred Cheesman, R.M.L.I.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Fond remembrance lives for ever. — From his loving friends, Mrs. Smith and family. of
CHEESM AN—Killed in the explosion H.M.S. Natal, Alfred Cheesman, R.M.L.I. Sadly missed and never will be forgotten by his devoted chums, Florrie and Joe.
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Name - CHILLCOTT, ARTHUR GEORGE (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Sarah Chillcott, of Acton
Early History - Husband of Lydia Elizabeth Spencer, formerly Chillcott, of 135, Bollo Bridge Rd., South Acton
Rank - Private (no. CH/15834), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Sarah Chillcott, of Acton
Early History - Husband of Lydia Elizabeth Spencer, formerly Chillcott, of 135, Bollo Bridge Rd., South Acton
Rank - Private (no. CH/15834), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CLARE, JAMES WILLIAM (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Emily M. Clare, of 32, West St., Lower Edmonton, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/19618),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Tottenham and Edmonton Weekly Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
The Roll or Honour.
Clare.—ln loving memory of A.B. James Clare, who was killed by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, on December 30th
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Emily M. Clare, of 32, West St., Lower Edmonton, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/19618),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Tottenham and Edmonton Weekly Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
The Roll or Honour.
Clare.—ln loving memory of A.B. James Clare, who was killed by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, on December 30th
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Name - CLARK, FREDERICK JAMES (21)
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Tidgeon (formerly Clark), of 21, Darlington Terrace, West Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 7773S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Tidgeon (formerly Clark), of 21, Darlington Terrace, West Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 7773S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CLARK, REGINALD GEORGE
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20673)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20673)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CLEMENT, GEORGE ROBERT (19),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Margeret Clement, of 8, Citizen Dwellings, Provost St., City Rd., London
Early History -
Rank - Cook's Mate 2nd Class (no. M/11195)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Margeret Clement, of 8, Citizen Dwellings, Provost St., City Rd., London
Early History -
Rank - Cook's Mate 2nd Class (no. M/11195)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COLES, BERTIE JOHN (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred John and Emma Coles; husband of the late Clara Alice Coles
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112091)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred John and Emma Coles; husband of the late Clara Alice Coles
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112091)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COLLAR, HARRY PERCIVAL (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Harry and Minnie Flora Collar, of 113, Felixstowe Rd., Ipswich, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20610)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 22 January 1916
HARRY PERCIVAL COLLAR, A.B. Age 19. H.M.S. Natal.” The dearly loved son of Harry and Minnie Collar, late of Argyle Road, who met his death in the Natal disaster on 30th December, 1915 (Photo)
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Harry and Minnie Flora Collar, of 113, Felixstowe Rd., Ipswich, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20610)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 22 January 1916
HARRY PERCIVAL COLLAR, A.B. Age 19. H.M.S. Natal.” The dearly loved son of Harry and Minnie Collar, late of Argyle Road, who met his death in the Natal disaster on 30th December, 1915 (Photo)
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Name - COLLIER, GEORGE,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/648), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/648), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - CONGDON, GEORGE WALLACE (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Henry and Emily Blanche Congdon, of 12, Priory Lawn Terrace, Lower Compton, Plymouth
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/10302)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Henry and Emily Blanche Congdon, of 12, Priory Lawn Terrace, Lower Compton, Plymouth
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/10302)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - CONNOR FRANK
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Mate (no. 340138(CH))
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Mate (no. 340138(CH))
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Name - COOK, ARTHUR THOMAS (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Cook, of 26, Jersey St., Brighton.
Early History - Native of Britwell Salome, Oxon
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14156)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Cook, of 26, Jersey St., Brighton.
Early History - Native of Britwell Salome, Oxon
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14156)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COOK, HENRY CHARLES,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Chief Cook (no. 358412)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Chief Cook (no. 358412)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COOK, SAMUEL
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH 17090), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH 17090), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COOMBS, ERNEST GERALD CONSTANTINE
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20903)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20903)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COOPER, JOSEPH (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Cooper
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/14118)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Cooper
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/14118)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - COUCHMAN, FREDERICK (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alphonso and Jane Couchman, of 35, Napier Rd., East Ham, London
Early History -
Rank - Telegraphist (no. J/24488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alphonso and Jane Couchman, of 35, Napier Rd., East Ham, London
Early History -
Rank - Telegraphist (no. J/24488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CRAMP, EDWIN GEORGE (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Grabril Cramp and Annie Cramp, of Lambeth, London.
Early History - Husband of Ellen Frances Cramp, of 14, Cooper's Terrace, Rainham, Kent
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/1668)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Grabril Cramp and Annie Cramp, of Lambeth, London.
Early History - Husband of Ellen Frances Cramp, of 14, Cooper's Terrace, Rainham, Kent
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/1668)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CROPPER, JOHN (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Cropper, of 1, Newton Entry, Salthouse Lane, Hull,
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19649) Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Cropper, of 1, Newton Entry, Salthouse Lane, Hull,
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19649) Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CROWTHER, ALFRED EDGAR,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Signalman (no. J/31376),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Signalman (no. J/31376),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - CUNDALL, WALTER (21),
DOB -
Place of Birth - Harlow,
Parents - Son of Walter and Sarah Cundall, of 43, Kenneth Rd., Chadwell Heath, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/8553),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth - Harlow,
Parents - Son of Walter and Sarah Cundall, of 43, Kenneth Rd., Chadwell Heath, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/8553),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CUNNINGHAM, GEORGE WILLIAM,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Annie Cunningham, of 23, Baynton St., Hessle Rd., Hull,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 6814S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Annie Cunningham, of 23, Baynton St., Hessle Rd., Hull,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 6814S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - CURRIE, JAMES (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Currie, of 43, Hamilton St., Motherwell
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6097) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Motherwell Times - Friday 07 January 1916
MOTHERWELL MEN ON BOARD LOST CRUISER Among the Missing idiings have come hand that amongst those on board the cruiser ‘‘Natal,” when she sank in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, on Thursday, December 30th, were two Motherwell men attached to the Clyde Naval Volunteer Reserve. Their names are James Currie and William Russell. The two men enlisted together, and were very intimate. Their relatives have been informed that their names do not appear among the list of survivors, so it is feared that they have perished together. James Currie was 19 years of age, and was formerly employed at Dalzell Iron and Steel Works. His brother John, of the Gordons, died in Netley Hospital on the 19th December, of wounds received in action in France. Currie’s father resides at 43 Hamilton Street. William Russell, who was 20 years of age, was formerly employed at Messrs Pott, Cassells and Williamson’s engineering works. His mother resides at Glencairn Street.
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
TWO MOTHERWELL MEN.
Seamen William Russell and James Currie , who have been lost in the Natal , were both Motherwell lads , who enlisted together in the Naval Volunteer Reserve . Russell's mother resides in Glenqairn Street , and Currie's relatives at 43 Hamilton Street . Currie's brother John , of the 9th Gordon Highlanders , died of wounds received in France.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert Currie, of 43, Hamilton St., Motherwell
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6097) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Motherwell Times - Friday 07 January 1916
MOTHERWELL MEN ON BOARD LOST CRUISER Among the Missing idiings have come hand that amongst those on board the cruiser ‘‘Natal,” when she sank in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, on Thursday, December 30th, were two Motherwell men attached to the Clyde Naval Volunteer Reserve. Their names are James Currie and William Russell. The two men enlisted together, and were very intimate. Their relatives have been informed that their names do not appear among the list of survivors, so it is feared that they have perished together. James Currie was 19 years of age, and was formerly employed at Dalzell Iron and Steel Works. His brother John, of the Gordons, died in Netley Hospital on the 19th December, of wounds received in action in France. Currie’s father resides at 43 Hamilton Street. William Russell, who was 20 years of age, was formerly employed at Messrs Pott, Cassells and Williamson’s engineering works. His mother resides at Glencairn Street.
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
TWO MOTHERWELL MEN.
Seamen William Russell and James Currie , who have been lost in the Natal , were both Motherwell lads , who enlisted together in the Naval Volunteer Reserve . Russell's mother resides in Glenqairn Street , and Currie's relatives at 43 Hamilton Street . Currie's brother John , of the 9th Gordon Highlanders , died of wounds received in France.
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Name - DADD, ARTHUR JAMES PERCY (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles Edward and Jessie Eliza Dadd, of 133, College Rd., Deal, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman (no. 237464)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury - Saturday 15 January 1916
In reference to the loss in H.M.S. Natal, as recorded in our last issue, of Leading Signalman Arthur J. P. Dadd, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dadd, of Beachlands Cottage, 133, College-road, Deal, a touching letter has been received by Mrs. Dadd from a little girl, daughter of a sub-editor of the "Daily Express," who through a league in connection with that paper, corresponded with the deceased sailor. The little girl writes, from Wimbledon Park:-
"Dear Mrs. Dadd, --I want you to know how sorry I am about dear Arthur's death. We only knew each other by writing, but I shall never forget him. I loved getting his letters, and was so looking forward to seeing him someday. I think he must have been very fond of little children. He sent me a 'Natal' hat-ribbon, and I shall always treasure it. My daddy says that Arthur died for his country just as much as any soldier or sailor has ever done, and though I am only a little girl I know what that means. I am very proud that Arthur used to call me his little friend. When I say my prayers I will ask God to comfort you. -- Arthur's little friend, Rose Mary Winterbotham.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles Edward and Jessie Eliza Dadd, of 133, College Rd., Deal, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman (no. 237464)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Deal, Walmer & Sandwich Mercury - Saturday 15 January 1916
In reference to the loss in H.M.S. Natal, as recorded in our last issue, of Leading Signalman Arthur J. P. Dadd, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dadd, of Beachlands Cottage, 133, College-road, Deal, a touching letter has been received by Mrs. Dadd from a little girl, daughter of a sub-editor of the "Daily Express," who through a league in connection with that paper, corresponded with the deceased sailor. The little girl writes, from Wimbledon Park:-
"Dear Mrs. Dadd, --I want you to know how sorry I am about dear Arthur's death. We only knew each other by writing, but I shall never forget him. I loved getting his letters, and was so looking forward to seeing him someday. I think he must have been very fond of little children. He sent me a 'Natal' hat-ribbon, and I shall always treasure it. My daddy says that Arthur died for his country just as much as any soldier or sailor has ever done, and though I am only a little girl I know what that means. I am very proud that Arthur used to call me his little friend. When I say my prayers I will ask God to comfort you. -- Arthur's little friend, Rose Mary Winterbotham.
Hat ribbon
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Name - DADD, WILLIAM HENRY (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Adams Dadd, of 15, Church St., Margate, and the late Emma Louisa Dadd
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30502)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Adams Dadd, of 15, Church St., Margate, and the late Emma Louisa Dadd
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30502)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DALLAS, CHARLES ROSS (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Janet Ross Dallas, of Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/33163)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Janet Ross Dallas, of Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/33163)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - DANCE, RICHARD,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/956), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/956), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - DAUNT, THOMAS (38)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Teresa Daunt, of 4, Clifton Terrace, Mostellan, Aghada, Co. Cork
Rank - Boatswain,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Cork Weekly Examiner - Saturday 08 January 1916
DAUNT—On New Year's Eve at Sheerness, Thomas Daunt (boatswain), R.N. HM.S Natal, drowned after explosion on board, eldest and dearly loved son of Samuel and Mary Daunt, Myrtleville, Crosshaven. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Teresa Daunt, of 4, Clifton Terrace, Mostellan, Aghada, Co. Cork
Rank - Boatswain,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Cork Weekly Examiner - Saturday 08 January 1916
DAUNT—On New Year's Eve at Sheerness, Thomas Daunt (boatswain), R.N. HM.S Natal, drowned after explosion on board, eldest and dearly loved son of Samuel and Mary Daunt, Myrtleville, Crosshaven. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
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Name - DAVENPORT, FRANK
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/5417), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/5417), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - DAVIDSON, THOMAS DUNCAN (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Margaret Reid Davidson, of 10, Pendlebury St., Newton Heath, Manchester
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19646), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Margaret Reid Davidson, of 10, Pendlebury St., Newton Heath, Manchester
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19646), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DAVIES, GEORGE HENRY (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Louisa Davies, of 385, Peabody Buildings, Shadwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/28894)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Louisa Davies, of 385, Peabody Buildings, Shadwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/28894)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DAVIS, CHARLES
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 1st Class (no. 270117)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 1st Class (no. 270117)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DE BARR, FREDERICK GEORGE (26)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Maud Mary De Barr, 113 Derby Road, Portsmouth.
Rank - Petty Officer Telegraphist (no. 232417),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Maud Mary De Barr, 113 Derby Road, Portsmouth.
Rank - Petty Officer Telegraphist (no. 232417),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - DENTON, HERBERT FREDERICK (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Mary Denton, of Rowstock, Steventon, Berks.
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12673), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Mary Denton, of Rowstock, Steventon, Berks.
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12673), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - DENYER, WALTER (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Sarah Ann Denyer, of Gillingham, Kent
Early History - Husband of Ethel Lydia Denyer, of go, Oscar St., St. John's, Deptford, London
Rank - Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. M/3361)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Sarah Ann Denyer, of Gillingham, Kent
Early History - Husband of Ethel Lydia Denyer, of go, Oscar St., St. John's, Deptford, London
Rank - Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. M/3361)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DIAMOND, JOHN (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Ann Diamond, of 6, Catherine St. Felling-on-Tyne, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/55), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Ann Diamond, of 6, Catherine St. Felling-on-Tyne, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/55), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DICKINSON, RICHARD (26)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Sarah Ann Dickinson, of Stockton-on-Tees
Early History - Husband of Martha Jane Littlefair (formerly Dickinson), of 11, Cromwell St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 8467S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick and Sarah Ann Dickinson, of Stockton-on-Tees
Early History - Husband of Martha Jane Littlefair (formerly Dickinson), of 11, Cromwell St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 8467S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DITCHBURN JACK
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 858615), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 858615), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Name - DIXON, PERCY VICTOR (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. K. Dixon, of 26, Clarendon Rd., Dover, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/18249)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. K. Dixon, of 26, Clarendon Rd., Dover, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/18249)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DIXON, WILLIAM JOHN (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William John and Elizabeth Dixon, of 1, Valley Rd., River, Dover, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/5442)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William John and Elizabeth Dixon, of 1, Valley Rd., River, Dover, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/5442)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DOLAN, JAMES EDWARD
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19837)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19837)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DOLPHIN, WILLIAM HENRY (39)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Henry and Martha Dolphin, of Emsworth, Hants
Early History - Husband of Alice Dolphin, of 63, Windsor Rd., Gillingham, Kent
Rank - Artificer Engineer
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Henry and Martha Dolphin, of Emsworth, Hants
Early History - Husband of Alice Dolphin, of 63, Windsor Rd., Gillingham, Kent
Rank - Artificer Engineer
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DONOVAN, PATRICK (18)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Patrick and Ellen Donovan, of Gurthnamukala, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/35313)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Patrick and Ellen Donovan, of Gurthnamukala, Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/35313)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - DOWNEY, THOMAS (39)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William Thomas Downey
Early History - Husband of Frances Bessie Downey, of 83, Sutherland Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth. Home address at date of loss 3 Folkestone Road, Copnor.
Rank - Private (no. PO/9423), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 January 1916
DOWNEY—On Dec. 30th. by explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Thomas Downey, R.M.L I. the dearly beloved and loving husband of Bessie Downey, 3, Folkstone-road, Copnor.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William Thomas Downey
Early History - Husband of Frances Bessie Downey, of 83, Sutherland Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth. Home address at date of loss 3 Folkestone Road, Copnor.
Rank - Private (no. PO/9423), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 14 January 1916
DOWNEY—On Dec. 30th. by explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Thomas Downey, R.M.L I. the dearly beloved and loving husband of Bessie Downey, 3, Folkstone-road, Copnor.
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Name - DRAKE, EDWARD
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Rank - Private (no. CH/16807), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Private (no. CH/16807), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DRANE, BERTRAM HENRY,
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112201)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112201)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DRAYSON, STANLEY JAMES ATTWELL
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20654)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Thanet Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
Reported Missing.
Ordinary Seaman S. J. A. Drayson, of 63, Albion-street, Broadstairs.
O.S. Stanley James Atwell Drayson, whose home was at 53, Albion Street, Broadstairs, the residence of his sister, Mrs. Darby, was only 18 years age but had been in the Navy since lad of 15. As boy he went St. George’s School, Ramsgate. He was home October last and then gave his sister as a keepsake the silver medal, a facsimile of which each member of the crew had been awarded by the people of Natal in recognition the splendid part played by the ship in the Falkland Isles engagement when the German Pacific Squadron was rounded up. (Photo)
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20654)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Thanet Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
Reported Missing.
Ordinary Seaman S. J. A. Drayson, of 63, Albion-street, Broadstairs.
O.S. Stanley James Atwell Drayson, whose home was at 53, Albion Street, Broadstairs, the residence of his sister, Mrs. Darby, was only 18 years age but had been in the Navy since lad of 15. As boy he went St. George’s School, Ramsgate. He was home October last and then gave his sister as a keepsake the silver medal, a facsimile of which each member of the crew had been awarded by the people of Natal in recognition the splendid part played by the ship in the Falkland Isles engagement when the German Pacific Squadron was rounded up. (Photo)
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Launch of H.M.S. Natal in 1915
Name - DRIVER, FRANK
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/5700) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
Frank Driver, an A.B., of the R.N.V.R son of Mr. J. L. Driver, a post office official, living at 682, Abbeydale Road, is also among those who down in the Natal.
Sheffield Independent - Saturday 15 January 1916
Frank Driver (3) was serving on HMS Natal when it was destroyed. His home was at 682 Abbydale Road. (Photo)
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Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/5700) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
Frank Driver, an A.B., of the R.N.V.R son of Mr. J. L. Driver, a post office official, living at 682, Abbeydale Road, is also among those who down in the Natal.
Sheffield Independent - Saturday 15 January 1916
Frank Driver (3) was serving on HMS Natal when it was destroyed. His home was at 682 Abbydale Road. (Photo)
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Name - DUFFY, THOMAS (19)
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Place of Birth -
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Early History - Nephew of Caroline Horsley, of 95, High St., East Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 8463S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Nephew of Caroline Horsley, of 95, High St., East Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 8463S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DUNHAM SYDNEY
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Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 2698), 178932 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 2698), 178932 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DUNLOP, HUGH (18)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Hugh and Helen Mary Scott Dunlop, of 187, High St., Ayr,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. SS/5382)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Glasgow Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. SCOTTISH VICTIMS.
Seaman Hugh Dunlop, younger son of Mr Hugh Dunlop, 187 High Street, Ayr, was one of the victims of the Natal disaster. He joined the Navy in February of last year. Before that he was employed with Messrs John Meikle and Son, plumbers, Ayr. A month ago he was home for six days leave. An elder brother, Sergeant William Dunlop, is serving with the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in France,
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
AN AYR MAN .
One of the victims ' of the Natal disaster is Seaman Hugh Dunlop, 187 High Street, Ayr. Seaman Dunlop joined the Navy in February 1915 , previous to which he was employed with Messrs John Meikle & Son, plumbers, Ayr.
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Parents - Son of Hugh and Helen Mary Scott Dunlop, of 187, High St., Ayr,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. SS/5382)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Glasgow Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. SCOTTISH VICTIMS.
Seaman Hugh Dunlop, younger son of Mr Hugh Dunlop, 187 High Street, Ayr, was one of the victims of the Natal disaster. He joined the Navy in February of last year. Before that he was employed with Messrs John Meikle and Son, plumbers, Ayr. A month ago he was home for six days leave. An elder brother, Sergeant William Dunlop, is serving with the 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in France,
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
AN AYR MAN .
One of the victims ' of the Natal disaster is Seaman Hugh Dunlop, 187 High Street, Ayr. Seaman Dunlop joined the Navy in February 1915 , previous to which he was employed with Messrs John Meikle & Son, plumbers, Ayr.
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Name - DURRANT, WILLIAM EDWIN,
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114485)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114485)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - DWYER, ALBERT (25)
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Early History - Husband of Margaret M. Dwyer
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/18912)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Free Press (Wexford) - Saturday 08 January 1916
GOREY VICTIM ON H.M.S. NATAL. Amongst the list of those who lost their lives by the explosion and sinking of H.M.S. Natal is the name of Boat-man Albert Dwyer, of Gorey. He had been in the Navy for the past nine years and had made good headway in the service. He was a native of William street, Gorey, and was very well known in the town, He always proved himself a credit to his calling, and many are the expressions of regret at his untimely end. He was 24 years of age and had been attached to the Natal for the past two years, A pathetic feature of the occurrence is the fact that Mr. Dwyer was married only five weeks ago in London to an Irish girl, who is now made a young widow,
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Place of Birth -
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Early History - Husband of Margaret M. Dwyer
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/18912)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Free Press (Wexford) - Saturday 08 January 1916
GOREY VICTIM ON H.M.S. NATAL. Amongst the list of those who lost their lives by the explosion and sinking of H.M.S. Natal is the name of Boat-man Albert Dwyer, of Gorey. He had been in the Navy for the past nine years and had made good headway in the service. He was a native of William street, Gorey, and was very well known in the town, He always proved himself a credit to his calling, and many are the expressions of regret at his untimely end. He was 24 years of age and had been attached to the Natal for the past two years, A pathetic feature of the occurrence is the fact that Mr. Dwyer was married only five weeks ago in London to an Irish girl, who is now made a young widow,
Name - EDWARDS, WILLIAM HENRY (21)
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Early History - Husband of Harriett Trotter (formerly Edwards), of 10, John St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 8238S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Harriett Trotter (formerly Edwards), of 10, John St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 8238S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ELLERTON, JOHN ALBERT (19)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charlotte Ellerton, of 33, Shaftesbury St., New North Rd., London, and the late Edward Ellerton
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20461)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charlotte Ellerton, of 33, Shaftesbury St., New North Rd., London, and the late Edward Ellerton
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20461)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ETESON, SYDNEY,
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Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 290223)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 290223)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ETHERIDGE, CHARLES JOSEPH (20)
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Harry Etheridge, of 13, Manor St., Old Brompton, Chatham
Rank - Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. L/5268)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Harry Etheridge, of 13, Manor St., Old Brompton, Chatham
Rank - Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. L/5268)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - EVERS, ANDREW DOUGLAS (37)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Alice Evers, of Kelvedon, Essex
Early History - Husband of Annie Butler (formerly Evers), of 56, Station Rd., Rainham, Kent,
Rank - Ship's Chief Cook (no. 354463)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Alice Evers, of Kelvedon, Essex
Early History - Husband of Annie Butler (formerly Evers), of 56, Station Rd., Rainham, Kent,
Rank - Ship's Chief Cook (no. 354463)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - FARLEY, ALBERT (16)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Clara Farley, of 1, Grey St., Blyth, Northumberland, and the late John Farley,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8455S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Clara Farley, of 1, Grey St., Blyth, Northumberland, and the late John Farley,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8455S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - FERGUSON, JOHN HANNAY (17)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Amelia Ferguson, of 10, College St., Whitehaven, Cumberland,
Early History -
Rank - Boy Telegraphist (no. J/35486),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Whitehaven News - Thursday 06 January 1916
WHITEHAVEN YOUTH LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL,
Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, of 10, College-street, Whitehaven, received an official intimation from the Admiralty on Tuesday morning informing them that the name of their forth son, John Hannay Ferguson, boy telegraphist on H.M.S. Natal, which was sunk on December 30th, was not on the list of survivors. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. & Mrs. Ferguson in their great loss. John, who was on home on his first leave about a month ago, looking quite fit and well, had only been in the Navy eleven months, and joined the Natal in the first week of August.
He was the grandson of Mr. Henry Wattleworth, connected with old and respected Whitehaven residents. Before leaving Whitehaven he was with Mr. Singleton solicitor and was one of those bright and intelligent youths of seventeen years. He worked hard to get into the Navy on the wireless, and since his entrance has been very successful, having passed all his examinations. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A. and his name is on the roll of honour at that institution: His brother, James is also an electrician in the Navy and is on H.M.S. Commonwealth.
Mrs. Ferguson, the mother of the deceased, has received the following letter from Mr. J. Cannon, jun., on behalf of the 2nd Whitehaven Presbyterian Troop of Boy Scouts:—
“2nd Whitehaven Presbyterian Troop, 59, Duke Street, Whitehaven. 4/1/16,
Dear Mrs. Ferguson,—On behalf of the above Scout Troop, please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear son John. Human sympathy seems so little that I can only commend you to God, and ask Him to comfort you. At the same time may I say we are all very proud of your son, and his memory will sweetened by the thought he died a hero for King and Country. He was very popular among our circle of friends, and he will be missed very much. I hope that God will comfort you and yours in this sad time.—Yours sincerely, JOHN CANNON, jun."
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Amelia Ferguson, of 10, College St., Whitehaven, Cumberland,
Early History -
Rank - Boy Telegraphist (no. J/35486),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Whitehaven News - Thursday 06 January 1916
WHITEHAVEN YOUTH LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL,
Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, of 10, College-street, Whitehaven, received an official intimation from the Admiralty on Tuesday morning informing them that the name of their forth son, John Hannay Ferguson, boy telegraphist on H.M.S. Natal, which was sunk on December 30th, was not on the list of survivors. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. & Mrs. Ferguson in their great loss. John, who was on home on his first leave about a month ago, looking quite fit and well, had only been in the Navy eleven months, and joined the Natal in the first week of August.
He was the grandson of Mr. Henry Wattleworth, connected with old and respected Whitehaven residents. Before leaving Whitehaven he was with Mr. Singleton solicitor and was one of those bright and intelligent youths of seventeen years. He worked hard to get into the Navy on the wireless, and since his entrance has been very successful, having passed all his examinations. He was a member of the Y.M.C.A. and his name is on the roll of honour at that institution: His brother, James is also an electrician in the Navy and is on H.M.S. Commonwealth.
Mrs. Ferguson, the mother of the deceased, has received the following letter from Mr. J. Cannon, jun., on behalf of the 2nd Whitehaven Presbyterian Troop of Boy Scouts:—
“2nd Whitehaven Presbyterian Troop, 59, Duke Street, Whitehaven. 4/1/16,
Dear Mrs. Ferguson,—On behalf of the above Scout Troop, please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear son John. Human sympathy seems so little that I can only commend you to God, and ask Him to comfort you. At the same time may I say we are all very proud of your son, and his memory will sweetened by the thought he died a hero for King and Country. He was very popular among our circle of friends, and he will be missed very much. I hope that God will comfort you and yours in this sad time.—Yours sincerely, JOHN CANNON, jun."
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Name - FORSYTH, WILLIAM (18),
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Parents - Son of the late William and Susan Graham Forsyth, of Whifflet, Coatbridge,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5693), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser - Saturday 15 January 1916
COATBRIDGE MAN LOST IN THE NATAL DISASTER.. We regret to announce that, Able Seaman William Forsyth, 19 Coattail Street, Coatbridge, lost his life as a result of the Natal disaster. He joined the R.N.D. in July 1913. and rose to the position of Leading Seaman. Haying a great love for the Navy he volunteered for a sea draft, and shortly - afterwards went to sea on the H.M S. Achilles. He was only in this position for about three weeks when he was transferred to the Natal. Deceased was only eighteen years of age. and before enlisting was employed in Elise's Works and in Lochrin ironworks He has another brother with the Royal Naval Division. Much sympathy has felt for the relatives in their sore bereavement.
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Parents - Son of the late William and Susan Graham Forsyth, of Whifflet, Coatbridge,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5693), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser - Saturday 15 January 1916
COATBRIDGE MAN LOST IN THE NATAL DISASTER.. We regret to announce that, Able Seaman William Forsyth, 19 Coattail Street, Coatbridge, lost his life as a result of the Natal disaster. He joined the R.N.D. in July 1913. and rose to the position of Leading Seaman. Haying a great love for the Navy he volunteered for a sea draft, and shortly - afterwards went to sea on the H.M S. Achilles. He was only in this position for about three weeks when he was transferred to the Natal. Deceased was only eighteen years of age. and before enlisting was employed in Elise's Works and in Lochrin ironworks He has another brother with the Royal Naval Division. Much sympathy has felt for the relatives in their sore bereavement.
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Name - FRYATT, HARRY
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Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 239363),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 239363),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GALEA, JOSEPH,
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Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. 355112)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Rank - Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. 355112)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Name - GARDNER, THOMAS ARTHUR
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Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 238110)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 238110)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GARDNER, VICTOR ALBERT EDWARD (18),
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Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Gardner, of 78, Southover Wells, Somerset,
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Steward Assistant (no. M/14725),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Wells Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
V. A. E. Gardner, assistant ship’s steward. Killed in explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Dec. 30th, 1915. (Southover, single.)
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Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Gardner, of 78, Southover Wells, Somerset,
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Steward Assistant (no. M/14725),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Wells Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
V. A. E. Gardner, assistant ship’s steward. Killed in explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Dec. 30th, 1915. (Southover, single.)
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Name - GARNETT, HAROLD EVELYN (18)
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Parents - Son of William and Lily Garnett, of 14, Princess St., Woodlands, Doncaster.
Early History - Native of Hoyland Common, Yorks
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/49), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 06 January 1916
Natal Victim. Mr. and Mrs. W. Garnett, of Woodlands, near Doncaster, have received official intimation of the loss of their son. Able Seaman Harold Evelyn Garnett, who was on board the Natal when the awful explosion took place. Deceased, who was 19 years of age, was over on leave five weeks ago.
Sheffield Independent - Monday 10 January 1916
Able Seaman H.E. Garnett (1) was killed in the explosion on the Natal. His home was at Woodlands (Photo)
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Parents - Son of William and Lily Garnett, of 14, Princess St., Woodlands, Doncaster.
Early History - Native of Hoyland Common, Yorks
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/49), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 06 January 1916
Natal Victim. Mr. and Mrs. W. Garnett, of Woodlands, near Doncaster, have received official intimation of the loss of their son. Able Seaman Harold Evelyn Garnett, who was on board the Natal when the awful explosion took place. Deceased, who was 19 years of age, was over on leave five weeks ago.
Sheffield Independent - Monday 10 January 1916
Able Seaman H.E. Garnett (1) was killed in the explosion on the Natal. His home was at Woodlands (Photo)
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Name - GIFKIN, RICHARD (36),
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Early History - Husband of Louisa Gifkin, of 28, Redriff Rd., Plaistow, London,
Rank - Act/Chief Petty Officer, (no. 190901),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Louisa Gifkin, of 28, Redriff Rd., Plaistow, London,
Rank - Act/Chief Petty Officer, (no. 190901),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GILBERT, DAVID THOMAS,
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Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/7396),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/7396),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GILES, WALTER EDWARD (16),
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Parents - Son of Walter Giles, of 26, Russell Rd., Newbury, Berks,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/38446),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter Giles, of 26, Russell Rd., Newbury, Berks,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/38446),
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - GIRLING, ARTHUR WILLIAM (20)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Ann Girling, of Near School, Cratfield, Halesworth, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20034)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Ann Girling, of Near School, Cratfield, Halesworth, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20034)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GODART, ERNEST SAMUEL (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Herbert C. and Mrs. Godart, of 21, Haverstock Rd., Hampstead, London
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (Wireman) (no. M/13991)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Herbert C. and Mrs. Godart, of 21, Haverstock Rd., Hampstead, London
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (Wireman) (no. M/13991)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - GOLSWORTHY, WILLIAM HENRY (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Jane Golsworthy, of Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/301), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Jane Golsworthy, of Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/301), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - GOMAN, FRANK ALFRED (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112325)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
OUR HONOURED DEAD. Official intimation has been received from the Admiralty that Frank Alfred Winton Goman, third son of Mr. Geo. D. Goman, of 30, Nelson-road, Stroud Green, was not among the survivors of the explosion on board H.M.S. "Natal." "In these circumstances it is feared that, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary , he must be regarded as having lost his life." A life of considerable promise has thus been cut off in the performance of patriotic duty.. Frank Goman would have been 21 rears of age next month. With two elder brothers, George and Lewis, he was a member of the 1/7th Middlesex Territorials, and he and his brother Lewis were both awarded the certificate of sergeant by examination, while Lewis won the silver cup as the smartest recruit of his year. Just before the war broke out Frank Goman joined the Royal Navy and was rated to the "Speedy." He left that plucky little trawler after he had had full experience of the dangers of mine sweeping, and she herself was one of the early losses resulting from German mines. He was then transferred to H.M.S. "Africa," and in that cruiser took part in the great naval fight in the North Sea which resulted, among other enemy losses, in the sinking of the German battleship "Blucher." After a short stay at Chatham he was rated to the "Natal," which met her fate by "internal explosion " on December 30th. Frank Goman was a scholar at South Harringay Council School, where he was especially proficient in map-drawing to scale. He was early attracted to the scout movement, and he first suggested in "The Scout " the formation of a troop for Crouch End, although he did not participate in it. Upon leaving school he joined the staff of the Wesleyan Methodist Book-house at Holborn, and was highly esteemed by his colleagues. Accompanying the intimation of his sad death is a note from the Right Hon. Arthur James Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, saying, "The King commands me to you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow." Frank Goman died like a true Devonian. as he was; and he would not have wished for greater praise.
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 14 January 1916
SEAMAN F. A. W. GOMAN. one of the crew of H.M.S. "Natal," and would have been 21 years of age next month. joined the Royal Navy just before the war broke out and was in one of the North Sea battles while serving on H.M.S. "Africa."
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112325)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
OUR HONOURED DEAD. Official intimation has been received from the Admiralty that Frank Alfred Winton Goman, third son of Mr. Geo. D. Goman, of 30, Nelson-road, Stroud Green, was not among the survivors of the explosion on board H.M.S. "Natal." "In these circumstances it is feared that, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary , he must be regarded as having lost his life." A life of considerable promise has thus been cut off in the performance of patriotic duty.. Frank Goman would have been 21 rears of age next month. With two elder brothers, George and Lewis, he was a member of the 1/7th Middlesex Territorials, and he and his brother Lewis were both awarded the certificate of sergeant by examination, while Lewis won the silver cup as the smartest recruit of his year. Just before the war broke out Frank Goman joined the Royal Navy and was rated to the "Speedy." He left that plucky little trawler after he had had full experience of the dangers of mine sweeping, and she herself was one of the early losses resulting from German mines. He was then transferred to H.M.S. "Africa," and in that cruiser took part in the great naval fight in the North Sea which resulted, among other enemy losses, in the sinking of the German battleship "Blucher." After a short stay at Chatham he was rated to the "Natal," which met her fate by "internal explosion " on December 30th. Frank Goman was a scholar at South Harringay Council School, where he was especially proficient in map-drawing to scale. He was early attracted to the scout movement, and he first suggested in "The Scout " the formation of a troop for Crouch End, although he did not participate in it. Upon leaving school he joined the staff of the Wesleyan Methodist Book-house at Holborn, and was highly esteemed by his colleagues. Accompanying the intimation of his sad death is a note from the Right Hon. Arthur James Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, saying, "The King commands me to you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow." Frank Goman died like a true Devonian. as he was; and he would not have wished for greater praise.
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 14 January 1916
SEAMAN F. A. W. GOMAN. one of the crew of H.M.S. "Natal," and would have been 21 years of age next month. joined the Royal Navy just before the war broke out and was in one of the North Sea battles while serving on H.M.S. "Africa."
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Name - GOODMAN, FRANCIS PASTEUR (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Jane Goodman, of 15, Quadrant St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/37781)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Northern Whig - Friday 14 January 1916
The Admiralty has notified the parents of First-Class Boy Francis P. Goodman. who resides at 15 Quadrant Street Belfast that their son is not amongst the list of survivors of H.M.S. Natal, which was blown December 30th. Deceased had fifteen months’ service.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Jane Goodman, of 15, Quadrant St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/37781)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Northern Whig - Friday 14 January 1916
The Admiralty has notified the parents of First-Class Boy Francis P. Goodman. who resides at 15 Quadrant Street Belfast that their son is not amongst the list of survivors of H.M.S. Natal, which was blown December 30th. Deceased had fifteen months’ service.
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Name - GORDON, GEORGE (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Bessie May Dawson (formerly Gordon), of 178, Manchester Rd., Cubitt Town, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/4342)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Bessie May Dawson (formerly Gordon), of 178, Manchester Rd., Cubitt Town, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/4342)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GORTON, GEORGE (37)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eli and Margaret Gorton, of Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 292115)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Ramsbottom Observer - Friday 07 January 1916
RAMSBOTTOM MAN'S FATE.
Perished on the ''NATAL''
First Class Stoker G Gorton.
Official news was received on Tuesday by Mrs. Gorton, of 188 Bolton Road, West Ramsbottom, that her son, First Class Stoker George Gorton, had perished on H.M.S. ''Natal '' the armoured cruiser which sunk in harbour yesterday week as the result of internal explosion. He was well known in Ramsbottom and about five weeks ago came home on furlough. He was 37 years of age and had been in the Navy close on seventeen years. Gorton, who was a bachelor, had been on the ''Natal'' for several years. Accompanying the official notification of his death was a letter of sympathy from the King and Queen. (Photo)
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eli and Margaret Gorton, of Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 292115)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Ramsbottom Observer - Friday 07 January 1916
RAMSBOTTOM MAN'S FATE.
Perished on the ''NATAL''
First Class Stoker G Gorton.
Official news was received on Tuesday by Mrs. Gorton, of 188 Bolton Road, West Ramsbottom, that her son, First Class Stoker George Gorton, had perished on H.M.S. ''Natal '' the armoured cruiser which sunk in harbour yesterday week as the result of internal explosion. He was well known in Ramsbottom and about five weeks ago came home on furlough. He was 37 years of age and had been in the Navy close on seventeen years. Gorton, who was a bachelor, had been on the ''Natal'' for several years. Accompanying the official notification of his death was a letter of sympathy from the King and Queen. (Photo)
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Name - GREEN, CHARLES (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Harriet Green, of 3, Coleraine Rd., Blackheath, London
Early History - Native of Bray, Berks
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19299)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Harriet Green, of 3, Coleraine Rd., Blackheath, London
Early History - Native of Bray, Berks
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19299)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GREENFIELD, GEORGE (33)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Greenfield, of Portslade-by-Sea, Sussex,
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 295859)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Greenfield, of Portslade-by-Sea, Sussex,
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 295859)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - GRIFFIN, ALFRED (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Nephew of Mrs. Emily Bonny, of 27, Lilac Gardens, South Ealing, London
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23106)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Nephew of Mrs. Emily Bonny, of 27, Lilac Gardens, South Ealing, London
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23106)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - GRIFFITHS, EDWARD FRY (21),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. Griffiths, of The Royal Oak, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. Bristol 2/1353),Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. Griffiths, of The Royal Oak, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. Bristol 2/1353),Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - GUNNER, ALFRED (19),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Rose Gunner, of Canon Lane, Wateringbury, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/21113),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 22 January 1916
First Class Stoker A. Gunner
(Wateringbury).
KILLED ON H.M.5.NATAL.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Gunner, of Cannon Lane, Wateringbury, are among those who were bereaved through the disaster to the Natal on December 30th, their son, 1st Class Stoker Alfred Gunner, being killed in the explosion. He was nineteen years of age and had been two years on the ship. Previously he had . worked for Mr. Goodwin, and was well-known in the district. Much sympathy has been shown with the parents in their loss.(Photo)
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Rose Gunner, of Canon Lane, Wateringbury, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/21113),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 22 January 1916
First Class Stoker A. Gunner
(Wateringbury).
KILLED ON H.M.5.NATAL.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Gunner, of Cannon Lane, Wateringbury, are among those who were bereaved through the disaster to the Natal on December 30th, their son, 1st Class Stoker Alfred Gunner, being killed in the explosion. He was nineteen years of age and had been two years on the ship. Previously he had . worked for Mr. Goodwin, and was well-known in the district. Much sympathy has been shown with the parents in their loss.(Photo)
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Name - HAIGH, ARTHUR
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/13087)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/13087)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - HAIGH, GEORGE WILLIAM (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Florence Haigh (nee Flood), of 7, Glanville Rd., Gillingham
Early History - Husband of Florence Haigh, of 242, Station Rd., Rainham, Kent
Rank - Electrical Artificer 3rd Class (no. M/3964)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
Engine Room Artificer Haigh, of 3, Industry Place, Barnsley Road, Pitsmoor. His name also appears among the list of victims. He was 34 years of age, was married, and leaves two little girls aged 10 and four. He had been in the navy about twelve months, having enlisted for the duration of the war. Only on Friday morning his wife received from him a very cheery letter, with presents for both of the children. Prior to the war he was a boiler-maker at Messrs. Dewhirst's
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Florence Haigh (nee Flood), of 7, Glanville Rd., Gillingham
Early History - Husband of Florence Haigh, of 242, Station Rd., Rainham, Kent
Rank - Electrical Artificer 3rd Class (no. M/3964)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
Engine Room Artificer Haigh, of 3, Industry Place, Barnsley Road, Pitsmoor. His name also appears among the list of victims. He was 34 years of age, was married, and leaves two little girls aged 10 and four. He had been in the navy about twelve months, having enlisted for the duration of the war. Only on Friday morning his wife received from him a very cheery letter, with presents for both of the children. Prior to the war he was a boiler-maker at Messrs. Dewhirst's
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Name - HALE, DAVID
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18018), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18018), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HALE-WHITE, LEONARD (26),
DOB - 7th January 1890
Place of Birth - Harley Street, London
Parents - Son of physician, William Hale-White and Jane Hale-White, of 38, Wimpole St., London
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant
Service History -Educated at Bradfield College and then as a Cadet on H.M.S. Britannia. He was appointed a Sub-Lieutenant in March 1909 and advanced to Lieutenant in June 1910.
While serving on HMS Tiger, on 24th January 1915,at the battle of Dogger Bank Lt. Hale-White was seriously injured. The Captain reported:
''a shell had entered the Intelligence Office, which was immediately below the conning-tower, and having exploded there, blew up through the gun control tower, rendering everybody in it hors de combat and killing Engineer Captain Taylor and six men, and wounding three officers and six men.''
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Faversham News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Another Victim.
Another victim of the Natal explosion was Lieutenant Leonard Hale White, - R.N. who, while serving in the King Edward VII., was one of the international landing-party under Sir Cecil Burney which went to Scutari in 1913. He had served in the Majestic , Venerable, Implacable, Prince of Wales, Erne, and T.B. 18, and was in the Balmoral Castle when she conveyed the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to South Africa in 1910. On the outbreak of war he was appointed to the command of the Panther, and in September, 1914, was gazetted to the Tiger. While in this vessel he was severely wounded in the battle of the Dogger Bank in January last. On December 16th last he was appointed Gunnery Lieutenant in the Natal, and only joined the ship a week before the explosion.
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DOB - 7th January 1890
Place of Birth - Harley Street, London
Parents - Son of physician, William Hale-White and Jane Hale-White, of 38, Wimpole St., London
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant
Service History -Educated at Bradfield College and then as a Cadet on H.M.S. Britannia. He was appointed a Sub-Lieutenant in March 1909 and advanced to Lieutenant in June 1910.
While serving on HMS Tiger, on 24th January 1915,at the battle of Dogger Bank Lt. Hale-White was seriously injured. The Captain reported:
''a shell had entered the Intelligence Office, which was immediately below the conning-tower, and having exploded there, blew up through the gun control tower, rendering everybody in it hors de combat and killing Engineer Captain Taylor and six men, and wounding three officers and six men.''
Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Faversham News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Another Victim.
Another victim of the Natal explosion was Lieutenant Leonard Hale White, - R.N. who, while serving in the King Edward VII., was one of the international landing-party under Sir Cecil Burney which went to Scutari in 1913. He had served in the Majestic , Venerable, Implacable, Prince of Wales, Erne, and T.B. 18, and was in the Balmoral Castle when she conveyed the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to South Africa in 1910. On the outbreak of war he was appointed to the command of the Panther, and in September, 1914, was gazetted to the Tiger. While in this vessel he was severely wounded in the battle of the Dogger Bank in January last. On December 16th last he was appointed Gunnery Lieutenant in the Natal, and only joined the ship a week before the explosion.
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Name - HALL, FRANK
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 183792), Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 183792), Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HALLETT, WILFRED HENRY GORDON (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hallett, of Exeter,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/12700)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hallett, of Exeter,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/12700)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - HAMPSTEAD, WILLIAM SIDNEY (17)
DOB - 15th September 1898
Place of Birth - Iver, Buckinghamshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Hamstead, of 11, Cowbridge, Hertford, Herts
Early History - Native of Ponder's End, Middx
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30347)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Enfield Gazette - Friday 14 January 1916
SYDNEY HEMPSTED.(sic)
We give herewith a photograph of Sydney Hempsted, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hempsted, of Nag's Head-rd., Ponders End, who was one of those lost by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal. The dead sailor lad, who was 17 years of age, had served two years in the Royal Navy. Only about a week previous to the occurrence he sent his photograph (of which the subjoined is a copy) home to his parents with a Christmas card. He is one of four sons Mr. and Mrs. Hempsted have contributed to the fightinfi| forces of the Crown, the other three being soldiers, one of whom has succumbed to wounds received in battle. Their second son Richard, who is a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery, happened to be at home from France on the day that the sad news came of his youngest brother’s death. Sergeant ll‘l:tmpsted returned to France on Saturday (Photo)
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ADM 188/707/30347
DOB - 15th September 1898
Place of Birth - Iver, Buckinghamshire
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Hamstead, of 11, Cowbridge, Hertford, Herts
Early History - Native of Ponder's End, Middx
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30347)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Enfield Gazette - Friday 14 January 1916
SYDNEY HEMPSTED.(sic)
We give herewith a photograph of Sydney Hempsted, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hempsted, of Nag's Head-rd., Ponders End, who was one of those lost by the explosion on H.M.S. Natal. The dead sailor lad, who was 17 years of age, had served two years in the Royal Navy. Only about a week previous to the occurrence he sent his photograph (of which the subjoined is a copy) home to his parents with a Christmas card. He is one of four sons Mr. and Mrs. Hempsted have contributed to the fightinfi| forces of the Crown, the other three being soldiers, one of whom has succumbed to wounds received in battle. Their second son Richard, who is a sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery, happened to be at home from France on the day that the sad news came of his youngest brother’s death. Sergeant ll‘l:tmpsted returned to France on Saturday (Photo)
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ADM 188/707/30347
Name - HARDING, ALBERT EDWARD (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of F. G. Harding, of Thornaby-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5122S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of F. G. Harding, of Thornaby-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5122S), Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HARE, GREVILLE FRANCIS
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Winifred Ethel Hare, of Hawthorne Grange, Chislet, Canterbury
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 233912)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Winifred Ethel Hare, of Hawthorne Grange, Chislet, Canterbury
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 233912)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HARLOCK, BERTIE (31)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ada Louisa Harlock, of 53, Alfred St., Battersea, London
Rank - Private (no. CH/13549), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ada Louisa Harlock, of 53, Alfred St., Battersea, London
Rank - Private (no. CH/13549), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HARPER, JOSEPH HARRY,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs A Harper, 53 Lawson Road, Portsmouth
Early History - Brother of Will and Bess
Rank - Bombardier
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
HARPER—On Dec. 30th, by explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Joseph Harry, dearly-loved son of Mrs. A. Harper.—From his sorrowing mother and sisters, Beat and Emmie, 53, Lawson-road. A grief too deep for words.
HARPER—30th Dec., by explosion, H.M.S. Natal, Joe Harper, dear brother of Will and Bess. One of the best.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs A Harper, 53 Lawson Road, Portsmouth
Early History - Brother of Will and Bess
Rank - Bombardier
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
HARPER—On Dec. 30th, by explosion on H.M.S. Natal, Joseph Harry, dearly-loved son of Mrs. A. Harper.—From his sorrowing mother and sisters, Beat and Emmie, 53, Lawson-road. A grief too deep for words.
HARPER—30th Dec., by explosion, H.M.S. Natal, Joe Harper, dear brother of Will and Bess. One of the best.
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Name - HARRIS, FREDERICK (38)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Ellen Harris, of Farfield, Old Dartmouth Rd, Paignton, Devon.
Early History - Native of Hounslow, Middx.
Rank - Sergeant (no. CH/7690), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded. East and West Africa Medal. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Ellen Harris, of Farfield, Old Dartmouth Rd, Paignton, Devon.
Early History - Native of Hounslow, Middx.
Rank - Sergeant (no. CH/7690), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded. East and West Africa Medal. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
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East and West Africa Medal
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Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
LOST IN THE NATAL. Among the victims the explosion on board H.M.S. Natal,” reported on December 30th, was Sergt. Frederick Harris, of the Royal Marines, who is a native of Hounslow. He was one of the sons of the late Mr. Robert Harris, who for many years held the position of ticket collector at the Hounslow-Whitton Station of the London and South-Western Railway, and was about 42 years of age. He had completed 21 years service in the Royal Marines at the time of the outbreak war, and during that period had taken part in many of the smaller campaigns of the Empire in various parts the world. About five years age he was posted H.M.S. Natal, and although his time expired in 1914 his services were retained, and he was present on several of the operations with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea.
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LOST IN THE NATAL. Among the victims the explosion on board H.M.S. Natal,” reported on December 30th, was Sergt. Frederick Harris, of the Royal Marines, who is a native of Hounslow. He was one of the sons of the late Mr. Robert Harris, who for many years held the position of ticket collector at the Hounslow-Whitton Station of the London and South-Western Railway, and was about 42 years of age. He had completed 21 years service in the Royal Marines at the time of the outbreak war, and during that period had taken part in many of the smaller campaigns of the Empire in various parts the world. About five years age he was posted H.M.S. Natal, and although his time expired in 1914 his services were retained, and he was present on several of the operations with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea.
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Illustrated London News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Name - HARRISON, GEORGE BASIL (33),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Commander M. J. Harrison (R.N.) and Lucy Caroline Harrison (nee Wedgwood), of Freckleton, Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada.
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant Commander,
Service History - Cadet in July 1896; lieutenant on 31 December 1903; lieutenant-commander in December 1911; torpedo officer on H.M.S. Natal from April 1912. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 03 January 1916
LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Lieutenant George Basil Harrison, torpedo office of the Natal, to which he was appointed in April, 1912, entered the Navy as a Cadet in July, 1896, becoming Lieutenant on December 31st, 1903, and Lieutenant-Commander in December. 1911.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Commander M. J. Harrison (R.N.) and Lucy Caroline Harrison (nee Wedgwood), of Freckleton, Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada.
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant Commander,
Service History - Cadet in July 1896; lieutenant on 31 December 1903; lieutenant-commander in December 1911; torpedo officer on H.M.S. Natal from April 1912. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 03 January 1916
LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Lieutenant George Basil Harrison, torpedo office of the Natal, to which he was appointed in April, 1912, entered the Navy as a Cadet in July, 1896, becoming Lieutenant on December 31st, 1903, and Lieutenant-Commander in December. 1911.
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Name - HARRISON, JAMES ANDREW (26),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William and Isabel Harrison, of Seacombe, Cheshire.
Early History -
Rank - Band Corporal (no. RMB/975), HMS Natal, Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 07 January 1916
ON H.M.S. NATAL. The Admiralty have informed his relatives that Band-Sergeant J. A. Harrison, Royal Marine Band, was on board H.M.S. Natal when was blown up on December 30th, and as his name does not appear in the list of survivors he must be regarded lost. He was an old boy of the Boys’ Orphan Asylum, Murtle street, as was his younger brother, Lance-corporal H. Harrison, who died in October last from wounds received at Suvla Bay. He was unmarried, and stayed when on leave with his brother at 13, Hallville-road. Seacombe. He was twenty-six years age, and had been a member the Marines Band for nine years. When war broke out he was about to sit for his examination for bandmaster. He was a member of the band on H.M.S. Dreadnought when the King reviewed the Fleet firm her deck at the time of the Coronation.
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 22 January 1916
ORPHAN BOYS’ MEMORIAL.
A memorial service will held tomorrow Holy Innocents’ Church, Myrtle-street of the Liverpool Orphan Asylum, for three old boys the institution who have given their lives in the service of their country. The chaplain will conduct the service. Of the three men who died, two belonged to the Navy and one to the Army. Their names are as follow:—Lance-Corporal Harold Harrison, wounded in Gallipoli and died on October 19th; Band Sergeant James Harrison (brother of the above), who was killed in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal. December 30th.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William and Isabel Harrison, of Seacombe, Cheshire.
Early History -
Rank - Band Corporal (no. RMB/975), HMS Natal, Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 07 January 1916
ON H.M.S. NATAL. The Admiralty have informed his relatives that Band-Sergeant J. A. Harrison, Royal Marine Band, was on board H.M.S. Natal when was blown up on December 30th, and as his name does not appear in the list of survivors he must be regarded lost. He was an old boy of the Boys’ Orphan Asylum, Murtle street, as was his younger brother, Lance-corporal H. Harrison, who died in October last from wounds received at Suvla Bay. He was unmarried, and stayed when on leave with his brother at 13, Hallville-road. Seacombe. He was twenty-six years age, and had been a member the Marines Band for nine years. When war broke out he was about to sit for his examination for bandmaster. He was a member of the band on H.M.S. Dreadnought when the King reviewed the Fleet firm her deck at the time of the Coronation.
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 22 January 1916
ORPHAN BOYS’ MEMORIAL.
A memorial service will held tomorrow Holy Innocents’ Church, Myrtle-street of the Liverpool Orphan Asylum, for three old boys the institution who have given their lives in the service of their country. The chaplain will conduct the service. Of the three men who died, two belonged to the Navy and one to the Army. Their names are as follow:—Lance-Corporal Harold Harrison, wounded in Gallipoli and died on October 19th; Band Sergeant James Harrison (brother of the above), who was killed in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal. December 30th.
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Name - HART, JOSEPH (25)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late George Henry and Johanna Hart, of Cubitt Town, Poplar, London,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/744)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late George Henry and Johanna Hart, of Cubitt Town, Poplar, London,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/744)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HARTLEY, ARTHUR .G
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of E. H. Holloway (formerly Hartley), of 110, Andover Rd., Holloway, London,
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 235197(Ch).)
Service History - Buried in the Cromarty Cemetery
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of E. H. Holloway (formerly Hartley), of 110, Andover Rd., Holloway, London,
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 235197(Ch).)
Service History - Buried in the Cromarty Cemetery
Name - HARVEY, REGINALD JOHN (28)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey of, Horsford, Norwich
Early History - Husband of Mercia Britannia Bridge (formerly Harvey), of Foresters Cottage, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101578), Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey of, Horsford, Norwich
Early History - Husband of Mercia Britannia Bridge (formerly Harvey), of Foresters Cottage, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101578), Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HAWKINS, CHARLES NORMAN,
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20044)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20044)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEADINGTON, WILLIAM CHARLES (23)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Susan Headington, of 2, Braywood Cottages, Braywoodside, Maidenhead, Berks.
Early History - Native of White Waltham, Berks
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/8284),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Susan Headington, of 2, Braywood Cottages, Braywoodside, Maidenhead, Berks.
Early History - Native of White Waltham, Berks
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/8284),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEALEY, CHARLES HOWARD (21),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Theresa Elizabeth Betteridge (formerly Healey), of 15, Coxwell Rd., Ladywood, Birmingham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/16765)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Theresa Elizabeth Betteridge (formerly Healey), of 15, Coxwell Rd., Ladywood, Birmingham
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/16765)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEALEY, THOMAS (49)
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice M. Healey, of 18, Pitch St., Middlesbrough
Rank - Stoker (no. 336V) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice M. Healey, of 18, Pitch St., Middlesbrough
Rank - Stoker (no. 336V) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEMMINGS, WILLIAM (23)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hemmings, of 222, Grosvenor Terrace, Camberwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112100)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hemmings, of 222, Grosvenor Terrace, Camberwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112100)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEWETT, FRANCIS BRINYON (21)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Brinyon Hewett and Ellen Hewett, of 37, Ock St., Abingdon, Berks,
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. L/3763)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Brinyon Hewett and Ellen Hewett, of 37, Ock St., Abingdon, Berks,
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. L/3763)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HEWITT, VICTOR NORMAN (18)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Emily E. Hewitt, of Medina, 4, Eastern Terrace, St. George's Rd., Southsea.
Early History - Native of Portsmouth.
Rank - Bugler (no. RMA/12681), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Emily E. Hewitt, of Medina, 4, Eastern Terrace, St. George's Rd., Southsea.
Early History - Native of Portsmouth.
Rank - Bugler (no. RMA/12681), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 18 January 1916
Killed in Action. HEWITT—In loving memory of our dear son, Victor Norman Hewitt, aged 18 years and 6 months, who lost his life through explosion of H.M.S. Natal.—From his sorrowing mum and dad. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
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Name - HIGGINS, EDWARD (22),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Catherine McGloan Higgins, of Castlegal, Co. Sligo,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5913), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Catherine McGloan Higgins, of Castlegal, Co. Sligo,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5913), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - HIGGS, ALBERT (22),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late Matthew and Mrs. Higgs, of Reading.
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/13023), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Reading Mercury - Saturday 15 January 1916
LOST ON THE NATAL. One of those who lost their lives on H.M.S. Natal is a Reading man. His name is Albert Higgs, brother to Mrs. Deacon, of 10. Norton Road. Reading, and gunner. Age 22 years, and born in Reading, Gunner Higgs had been in the Forces for nearly three and half years. He only wrote his sister couple of days before he lost his life. News has been received from the Admiralty that he was missing, and that, the fear was entertained that was dead. Walter Edward Giles, aged 16, of Speen View Terrace, Russell. Road. Newbury, and Warrant Officer J. Lund, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brooks, Ashmore Green, Newbury, were lost on the Natal.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late Matthew and Mrs. Higgs, of Reading.
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/13023), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Reading Mercury - Saturday 15 January 1916
LOST ON THE NATAL. One of those who lost their lives on H.M.S. Natal is a Reading man. His name is Albert Higgs, brother to Mrs. Deacon, of 10. Norton Road. Reading, and gunner. Age 22 years, and born in Reading, Gunner Higgs had been in the Forces for nearly three and half years. He only wrote his sister couple of days before he lost his life. News has been received from the Admiralty that he was missing, and that, the fear was entertained that was dead. Walter Edward Giles, aged 16, of Speen View Terrace, Russell. Road. Newbury, and Warrant Officer J. Lund, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brooks, Ashmore Green, Newbury, were lost on the Natal.
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Name - HINDS, HERBERT BENJAMIN (21),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of H. J. Hinds, of 4A, Gwendoline Avenue, Plashet Rd., Upton Manor, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/13692),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of H. J. Hinds, of 4A, Gwendoline Avenue, Plashet Rd., Upton Manor, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/13692),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HODGES, CHARLES THOMAS (24),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles James Hodges, of 3, Melbourne Rd., Chatham, and the late Phyllis Hodges.
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1178), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles James Hodges, of 3, Melbourne Rd., Chatham, and the late Phyllis Hodges.
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1178), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension
Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
Name - HOLT, THOMAS ENTWISTLE (28),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Mary Holt, of Bolton, Lancs
Early History - Husband of L. R. A. Holt, of 10, Duke St., Frome
Rank - Mechanician (no. 311271)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Mary Holt, of Bolton, Lancs
Early History - Husband of L. R. A. Holt, of 10, Duke St., Frome
Rank - Mechanician (no. 311271)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Bolton Evening News - Wednesday 05 January 1916
FARNWORTHIAN ON H.M.S. NATAL. Petty Officer’s Cheerful Letter. Among the many fellows who lost their lives on H.M.S. Natal, which sank as the result of an internal explosion, is Petty Officer Thomas E. Holt, native of Farnworth, son of Mrs Holt residing at 186. Lorne-st. The sad news has reached his mother in a letter from the Admiralty, which stated that had gone down with the ill-fated ship. Holt, who was 28 years of age, joined the Royal Marines at the age of 18. leaving a position of engine cleaner at the Burnden Loco Works, subsequently transferring to the Navy. Always ready improve himself, and having keen desire to please his superior officers, it was not long before his first promotion came, and was given the position of engineer’s clerk on HMS. Sapphire When war broke out he was at the Naval Barracks Chatham, being trained for first-class petty officership. and when hostilities commenced he went to H.M.S Dee, a destroyer and was subsequently drafted to the ship upon which he met his death In a letter to his brother, Mr. G Holt. 18. Railway View Farnworth- dated Christmas Day Holt wrote acknowledging the receipt of a parcel the contents of which he said suffered a very severe test but were found to be highly satisfactory The letter continued, ''I sincerely hope you will all have merry Christmas, and that myself and family will spend many with you in the future. We have had a reasonably good time on board with all the privileges given to us that could be allowed under the circumstances What with singing and music one almost almost forgot about the war. Well this our second Christmas at war, and let us hope it will be the last, for long to see nothing better than the crushing the German Empire.'' In one of his earlier letters he wrote: ''I shall be glad when all this is over, for am sick of it, though it is our duty to stick to our task. for we shall surely win in the end. I know much that I cannot even think of, let alone say. but rest assured of victory upon victory for Britain and her Allies in the next few months. Keep up your hearts; we are not losers; and if God spares us through this wretched war we shall see great developments in our dear Empire. Although thoughts are always with dear wife and baby, I would spend the last drop blood to punish those horrid devils against whom we are fighting, and I only long for a hand-to-hand fight with one of the dirty hounds who have so abused the rules of war.'' Holt has a wife and child residing at Frome. While H M S. Natal was regular contributor the ship's magazine with cartoons. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
The Natal Newsletter
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Name - HOOPER, ALFRED OSWALD
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Dr. J. A. Hooper
Early History -
Rank - Staff Surgeon,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Leicester Daily Mercury - Monday 03 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL
Staff Surgeon Hooper Among the Killed
The list of officers who lost their lives in the explosion which took place board HMS Natal includes the name Staff Surgeon Alfred 0 Hooper M.D. eldest son of Dr Hooper formerly of Gaddasby and Thurnby. The deceased officer was brother-in-law to Dr T Robinson, the County Medical Officer of Health
Burton Observer and Chronicle - Thursday 06 January 1916
EX-BURTONIAN LOST ON THE NATAL SON OF DR. J A. HOOPER. We regret to state that amongst those lost in the sinking of the British armoured cruiser Natal, in harbour, was Staff-Surg. Alfred Oswald Hooper. M.B. He graduated in medicine at Edinburgh University, and obtained his Ch. B. degree there in 1903. He was afterwards for a time assistant house surgeon at the Leicester Infirmary. He was the eldest son of Dr. A. Hooper, formerly of Burton-on-Trent, but latterly of Gaddeeby and Thurnby, Leicestershire. He was also a brother-in-law of Dr. Robinson, medical officer for Leicestershire.
Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
Staff-Surgeon Alfred Oswald Hooper, M.B., entered the Navy Nov. 21. 1904, and was promoted Surgeon on Nov. 21, 1912, laving served in the Waterwitch, in China; the Swift, tender to the Home Fleet flagship; and other ship?, as well as at the Royal Naval Barracks, Davenport. was appointed to the Natal as Senior Medical Officer on Jan. 1,1914.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Dr. J. A. Hooper
Early History -
Rank - Staff Surgeon,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Leicester Daily Mercury - Monday 03 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL
Staff Surgeon Hooper Among the Killed
The list of officers who lost their lives in the explosion which took place board HMS Natal includes the name Staff Surgeon Alfred 0 Hooper M.D. eldest son of Dr Hooper formerly of Gaddasby and Thurnby. The deceased officer was brother-in-law to Dr T Robinson, the County Medical Officer of Health
Burton Observer and Chronicle - Thursday 06 January 1916
EX-BURTONIAN LOST ON THE NATAL SON OF DR. J A. HOOPER. We regret to state that amongst those lost in the sinking of the British armoured cruiser Natal, in harbour, was Staff-Surg. Alfred Oswald Hooper. M.B. He graduated in medicine at Edinburgh University, and obtained his Ch. B. degree there in 1903. He was afterwards for a time assistant house surgeon at the Leicester Infirmary. He was the eldest son of Dr. A. Hooper, formerly of Burton-on-Trent, but latterly of Gaddeeby and Thurnby, Leicestershire. He was also a brother-in-law of Dr. Robinson, medical officer for Leicestershire.
Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
Staff-Surgeon Alfred Oswald Hooper, M.B., entered the Navy Nov. 21. 1904, and was promoted Surgeon on Nov. 21, 1912, laving served in the Waterwitch, in China; the Swift, tender to the Home Fleet flagship; and other ship?, as well as at the Royal Naval Barracks, Davenport. was appointed to the Natal as Senior Medical Officer on Jan. 1,1914.
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Name - HOPPER, GEORGE
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Margaret Hopper, of Littleburn Lane, Langley Moor, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/27324)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Durham Chronicle - Friday 07 January 1916
LITTLEBURN SEAMAN ON H.M.S. NATAL. Information has been received by George Hopper, of Littleburn Colliery, from the Admiralty that his son, A.B. George Hopper, of Natal, which exploded while in port, is amongst the missing. Seaman Hopper 24 years of age, and was employed prior to the outbreak of war, at Littleburn colliery. The deceased young man tried on several occasions to join the Army, but failed to do so and then entered the Navy. He was at the Dardanelles for a-short period, and it is only about a month since he re-joined his ship after a short leave. He was known and respected in the district.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Margaret Hopper, of Littleburn Lane, Langley Moor, Co. Durham
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/27324)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Durham Chronicle - Friday 07 January 1916
LITTLEBURN SEAMAN ON H.M.S. NATAL. Information has been received by George Hopper, of Littleburn Colliery, from the Admiralty that his son, A.B. George Hopper, of Natal, which exploded while in port, is amongst the missing. Seaman Hopper 24 years of age, and was employed prior to the outbreak of war, at Littleburn colliery. The deceased young man tried on several occasions to join the Army, but failed to do so and then entered the Navy. He was at the Dardanelles for a-short period, and it is only about a month since he re-joined his ship after a short leave. He was known and respected in the district.
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Name - HOWKINS, HENRY EDMUND (25)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Catherine Howkins, of 107, Spon St., Coventry, and the late Daniel Howkins,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/11620),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Coventry Graphic - Friday 14 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER
A LOCAL VICTIM
H. HOWKINS. Among the many men who lost their lives as he result of the disaster to H.M.S. Natal was Engine -room Artificer H. Howkins, whose parents live at 107, Spon Street, Coventry. His death in accidental circumstances was particularly sad, for he returned from abroad on purpose to strike a blow for the Old Country. Howkins had been in the United States for four years when war broke out, but he felt the call of patriotism so strongly that he threw up a good position and came back to England. is engineering knowledge gained him admittance to the Royal Navy, and though only 24 years of age he was making rapid progress. Howkins was one of four brothers serving with our Forces, and his death will be keenly regretted by all who know this patriotic family.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Catherine Howkins, of 107, Spon St., Coventry, and the late Daniel Howkins,
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/11620),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Coventry Graphic - Friday 14 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER
A LOCAL VICTIM
H. HOWKINS. Among the many men who lost their lives as he result of the disaster to H.M.S. Natal was Engine -room Artificer H. Howkins, whose parents live at 107, Spon Street, Coventry. His death in accidental circumstances was particularly sad, for he returned from abroad on purpose to strike a blow for the Old Country. Howkins had been in the United States for four years when war broke out, but he felt the call of patriotism so strongly that he threw up a good position and came back to England. is engineering knowledge gained him admittance to the Royal Navy, and though only 24 years of age he was making rapid progress. Howkins was one of four brothers serving with our Forces, and his death will be keenly regretted by all who know this patriotic family.
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Name - HUDSON, FREDERICK (20),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Taylor Hudson and Jane Hudson, of 73, Dale St., Chiswick, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17772)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Taylor Hudson and Jane Hudson, of 73, Dale St., Chiswick, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17772)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HUNT, ARTHUR GEORGE (22),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick William and Lizzie Hunt, of 15, Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Herts
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/10522)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick William and Lizzie Hunt, of 15, Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Herts
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/10522)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HUNT, WILLIAM EDWARD
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17832),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17832),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HUNTLEY, WILLIAM THOMAS
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 282784),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 282784),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - HURN, VICTOR GEORGE (27)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurn, of Bermondsey
Early History - Husband of Mrs. F. Smith (formerly Hurn), of 46. Weybridge St., Battersea. London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/240)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurn, of Bermondsey
Early History - Husband of Mrs. F. Smith (formerly Hurn), of 46. Weybridge St., Battersea. London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/240)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Illustrated London News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Name - HUTCHINGS, JOHN,
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Mabel Innes Cuningham, married in London 30th June, 1914. She perished with her husband on H.M.S Natal.
Rank - Commander,
Service History - Cadet in January 1891. Commander in June 1911; appointed to NATAL in July 1914. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 03 January 1916
LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Commander John Hutchings became a Naval Cadet in January, 1891, and attained the rank of Commander in June, 1911. He had passed for torpedo officer. Commander Hutchings was appointed to the Natal in July, 1914.
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER. LOCAL OFFICERS LOST.
COMMANDER HUTCHINGS, R.N One of the victims of the sad explosion on HMS. Natal, which was blown up in harbour, on the 30th ult. was Commander John Hutchings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings, of the White House, Arle, near Cheltenham, who reached commander’s rank in June, 1911. He was appointed commander to the Natal in July of last year under Captain John F. E. Green. He entered the Navy January, 1891, became sub-lieutenant 1896, and lieutenant in 1899. He was an expert in torpedo duties. The tragedy of his death is increased by the fact that upon the same day the death took place of his wife, who was daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham, of St. Keverne, Christ Church Road. The war has exacted heavy toll from the latter, for one of their sons has made the supreme sacrifice for his country, and another has lost a leg as the result of wounds, and now they have lost a daughter and her husband.
Clifton Society - Thursday 13 January 1916
GOLF NEWS.
Commander Hutchins, who lost his life on the Natal, was the son of Mr. Charles Hutchings, the amateur champion In 1902, for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt by all golfers.
Commander Hutchings was a first-class golfer. He drove a very long ball and kept near the scratch mark, although he had comparatively little play.
Several of the officers of the Natal owed their lives to their love of the game. They had seized the first available opportunity to go on shore and enjoy the delights of the excellent course near the harbour.
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Early History - Husband of Mabel Innes Cuningham, married in London 30th June, 1914. She perished with her husband on H.M.S Natal.
Rank - Commander,
Service History - Cadet in January 1891. Commander in June 1911; appointed to NATAL in July 1914. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 03 January 1916
LOST IN HMS NATAL
The following officers are among those who lost their lives In the explosion on board the Natal on December 30th :-—
Commander John Hutchings became a Naval Cadet in January, 1891, and attained the rank of Commander in June, 1911. He had passed for torpedo officer. Commander Hutchings was appointed to the Natal in July, 1914.
Gloucestershire Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE NATAL DISASTER. LOCAL OFFICERS LOST.
COMMANDER HUTCHINGS, R.N One of the victims of the sad explosion on HMS. Natal, which was blown up in harbour, on the 30th ult. was Commander John Hutchings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings, of the White House, Arle, near Cheltenham, who reached commander’s rank in June, 1911. He was appointed commander to the Natal in July of last year under Captain John F. E. Green. He entered the Navy January, 1891, became sub-lieutenant 1896, and lieutenant in 1899. He was an expert in torpedo duties. The tragedy of his death is increased by the fact that upon the same day the death took place of his wife, who was daughter of Major- General and Mrs. Cunningham, of St. Keverne, Christ Church Road. The war has exacted heavy toll from the latter, for one of their sons has made the supreme sacrifice for his country, and another has lost a leg as the result of wounds, and now they have lost a daughter and her husband.
Clifton Society - Thursday 13 January 1916
GOLF NEWS.
Commander Hutchins, who lost his life on the Natal, was the son of Mr. Charles Hutchings, the amateur champion In 1902, for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt by all golfers.
Commander Hutchings was a first-class golfer. He drove a very long ball and kept near the scratch mark, although he had comparatively little play.
Several of the officers of the Natal owed their lives to their love of the game. They had seized the first available opportunity to go on shore and enjoy the delights of the excellent course near the harbour.
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Name - IMISON, EDWARD HENRY
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Place of Birth - Dalkey, Dublin
Parents - Son of Mrs. M. A. Imison, of 26, Cranby St., Birmingham.
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant 2nd Class (no. M/2054)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth - Dalkey, Dublin
Parents - Son of Mrs. M. A. Imison, of 26, Cranby St., Birmingham.
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant 2nd Class (no. M/2054)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Birmingham Daily Gazette - Monday 03 January 1916
ON THE NATAL. FEARED BIRMINGHAM VICTIM BATTLESHIP DISASTER.Among the crew of H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up as the result of an internal explosion, was a young Birmingham man. well-known in the Saltier district, and according to a telegram received from the Admiralty his name is not included on the list of survivors. His name is Henry Edward Imison, and his father resides at 26, Cranby-street, Saltley. He had been Second Sick Berth Steward on the Natal for seven years, previous to which he was on the Bulwark. For three years he served in the Naval Volunteer Reserve (London Division), and one year had the honour of winning the Buglers’ Cup for being the most efficient bugler in the corps, and also won a silver cup as one of the winning crew in the inter-sectional 6-inch gun competition. Birmingham Daily Gazette - Tuesday 04 January 1916 ON H.M.S. NATAL. Henry Edward Imison, whose parents reside 28, Cranby-.street. Saltley. stated in the ’’Gazette” yesterday, was H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up as the result of an internal explosion, and his name not included in the Admiralty list of survivors. (Photo) Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
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Name - INGRAM, GEORGE FELIX (29)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Felix George and Eleanor Ingram.
Early History - Husband of Beatrice Ingram, of 2, Wellington Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/13755),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser - Thursday 06 January 1916
Local Men on the H.M.S. Natal
When the news was received on Friday of the disaster to the H.M.S. Natal, much anxiety was felt in Southend and district as to the fate of several local men who were known to be aboard. In the Christmas number of the Southend Standard of 1914, a group of seven men from the Roshford Hundred was published. Of these, two are known to have perished, one is seriously wounded and not expected to live, one was fortunately in hospital at the time, and two were saved.
Among those who perished was Electrician George Felix Ingram, who for the past eleven years has resided in the Borough. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram of 147, Westborough Road, Westcliff, and for over seven years has resided at 2, Wellington Av., Westcliff, with his wife, there being one child, a little boy of four years. The deceased was an electrician and carried on business at Westcliff, also being employed by Mr. Martin, builder. Eight months ago he felt the call of King and country, and joined the navy as an electrician. He was sent to H.M.S. Natal, and six weeks ago was on leave for five days. He was only thirty years of age, and was much esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Mrs. Bamforth, 19, Cotswold Road, Westcliff, is making a collection to aid the widow and child at the present juncture, as apart from the allowance now made she has nothing to live upon, and is greatly in need of assistance. Mrs. Bamforth would be grateful if those interested would send her subscriptions.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Felix George and Eleanor Ingram.
Early History - Husband of Beatrice Ingram, of 2, Wellington Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/13755),
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser - Thursday 06 January 1916
Local Men on the H.M.S. Natal
When the news was received on Friday of the disaster to the H.M.S. Natal, much anxiety was felt in Southend and district as to the fate of several local men who were known to be aboard. In the Christmas number of the Southend Standard of 1914, a group of seven men from the Roshford Hundred was published. Of these, two are known to have perished, one is seriously wounded and not expected to live, one was fortunately in hospital at the time, and two were saved.
Among those who perished was Electrician George Felix Ingram, who for the past eleven years has resided in the Borough. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram of 147, Westborough Road, Westcliff, and for over seven years has resided at 2, Wellington Av., Westcliff, with his wife, there being one child, a little boy of four years. The deceased was an electrician and carried on business at Westcliff, also being employed by Mr. Martin, builder. Eight months ago he felt the call of King and country, and joined the navy as an electrician. He was sent to H.M.S. Natal, and six weeks ago was on leave for five days. He was only thirty years of age, and was much esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Mrs. Bamforth, 19, Cotswold Road, Westcliff, is making a collection to aid the widow and child at the present juncture, as apart from the allowance now made she has nothing to live upon, and is greatly in need of assistance. Mrs. Bamforth would be grateful if those interested would send her subscriptions.
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Name - JACKAMAN, ROBERT
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Rank - Private (no. CH/11386), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/11386), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JAGGER, JOHN (27),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Peter and Elizabeth Jagger, of Dundee,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Cooks Mate (no. 347869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Peter and Elizabeth Jagger, of Dundee,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Cooks Mate (no. 347869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JAGO, BERTIE HOUGHTON (22),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Only son of Ann Delphine Jago, of 10, Coldstream Terrace, Torpoint, Cornwall, and the late Samuel Bewes Jago.
Early History - Native of Devonport
Rank - Ship's Steward Assistant (no. M/6971)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Only son of Ann Delphine Jago, of 10, Coldstream Terrace, Torpoint, Cornwall, and the late Samuel Bewes Jago.
Early History - Native of Devonport
Rank - Ship's Steward Assistant (no. M/6971)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - JAMIESON, SAMUEL ERNEST JAMES
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/2215), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/2215), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - JARVIS, FREDERICK MORTIMER CAREY (16)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick M. and Alice Jarvis, of Fern Villa, Cross-in-Hand, Waldron. Sussex,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick M. and Alice Jarvis, of Fern Villa, Cross-in-Hand, Waldron. Sussex,
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JEANES, JOHN FREDERICK RICHARD (39)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Thomas and Annie Jeanes of 13, Holmesdale Rd., Bristol
Early History - Husband of Bertha Jeanes, of 2, Coulman St., Gillingham, Kent,
Rank - Chief Shipwright (no. 340655)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Thomas and Annie Jeanes of 13, Holmesdale Rd., Bristol
Early History - Husband of Bertha Jeanes, of 2, Coulman St., Gillingham, Kent,
Rank - Chief Shipwright (no. 340655)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JENKINS, JOHN ARCHIBALD WILLIAM (30),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Jenkins (Ch. Officer of Coast Guards, Kingsgate), and Maria Jenkins, of Shannonville, Dundonald Rd., Broadstairs
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Steward (no. 351211)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
East Kent Times and Mail - Wednesday 05 January 1916
ON H.M.S NATAL.
BROADSTAIRS SAILORS ON LOST
Several Broadstairs and St. Peter's men were on H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up whilst lying in harbour last week. It is feared that Sick Berth Steward J. Archibald Jenkins, of Shannonville. Dundonald-road. Broadstairs., lost his life on the ship whilst rendering assistance to his comrades. The Admiralty sent following message to relatives at Broadstairs " Regret the name of J. A. Jenkins, Berth Steward. does not appear in the list of survivors received." As the list was not complete there is hope that the worst has not occurred. Steward Jenkins been in the Navy 14 years. and in addition to training in hospitals at Portsmouth, Chatham and Malta, he had served on the Astrea in China. Just before the war be joined the Natal, and since then he has been in several naval engagements, including the fight off the Dogger Bank with the German squadron when the Blucher was sunk.
Thanet Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
Reported Missing.
...... Sick-berth Steward J. A. W, Jenkins, of Shannonville, Dundounald-road, Broadstairs
Steward J. Archibald Jenkins, whose relatives live Dundouald-road, Broadstairs, reported to have lost his life while going to the assistance his comrades. He had been the Navy 14 years, and four of his brothers are also with the colours. His father was the Chief Officer at Kingsgate Coastguard Station for 20 years.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Jenkins (Ch. Officer of Coast Guards, Kingsgate), and Maria Jenkins, of Shannonville, Dundonald Rd., Broadstairs
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Steward (no. 351211)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
East Kent Times and Mail - Wednesday 05 January 1916
ON H.M.S NATAL.
BROADSTAIRS SAILORS ON LOST
Several Broadstairs and St. Peter's men were on H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up whilst lying in harbour last week. It is feared that Sick Berth Steward J. Archibald Jenkins, of Shannonville. Dundonald-road. Broadstairs., lost his life on the ship whilst rendering assistance to his comrades. The Admiralty sent following message to relatives at Broadstairs " Regret the name of J. A. Jenkins, Berth Steward. does not appear in the list of survivors received." As the list was not complete there is hope that the worst has not occurred. Steward Jenkins been in the Navy 14 years. and in addition to training in hospitals at Portsmouth, Chatham and Malta, he had served on the Astrea in China. Just before the war be joined the Natal, and since then he has been in several naval engagements, including the fight off the Dogger Bank with the German squadron when the Blucher was sunk.
Thanet Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916
Reported Missing.
...... Sick-berth Steward J. A. W, Jenkins, of Shannonville, Dundounald-road, Broadstairs
Steward J. Archibald Jenkins, whose relatives live Dundouald-road, Broadstairs, reported to have lost his life while going to the assistance his comrades. He had been the Navy 14 years, and four of his brothers are also with the colours. His father was the Chief Officer at Kingsgate Coastguard Station for 20 years.
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Name - JENNINGS, ALBERT HENRY (22)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eliza Rinson, of Mott St., Sewardstone, Chingford, and the late George Jennings.
Early History - Native of Walthamstow, London
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/15202)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 21 January 1916
LEADING-STOKER A. H. JENNINGS
Leading-Stoker Albert Henry Jennings, aged 22, who is among the missing, is a brother of Mr. C. Jennings, newsagent, of Russell-place, Horns Cross, with whom he made his home. He was home on leave shortly before Christmas, having served for the previous ten months without leave.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eliza Rinson, of Mott St., Sewardstone, Chingford, and the late George Jennings.
Early History - Native of Walthamstow, London
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/15202)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 21 January 1916
LEADING-STOKER A. H. JENNINGS
Leading-Stoker Albert Henry Jennings, aged 22, who is among the missing, is a brother of Mr. C. Jennings, newsagent, of Russell-place, Horns Cross, with whom he made his home. He was home on leave shortly before Christmas, having served for the previous ten months without leave.
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Name - JERVIS THOMAS. W.,
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/4366(CH).)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
East Kent Times and Mail - Wednesday 05 January 1916
LOST ON THE "NATAL." We regret to record that another Ramsgatonian, Leading Seaman T. W. Jervis, went down on H.M.S. "Natal." His mother, Mrs. Jervis, who at 4,1 King Edward-road, received a letter from the Admiralty yesterday (Tuesday) morning, to the effect that his name appeared in the list of missing, they must conclude that he met with his death. Leading Seaman Jervis was only twenty-four years of age and had served on the "Natal for about two years. What makes the news more sad, is that Jervis only came home on leave about six weeks ago. Much sympathy will be felt for Mrs. Jervis in tiered bereavement.
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Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/4366(CH).)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
East Kent Times and Mail - Wednesday 05 January 1916
LOST ON THE "NATAL." We regret to record that another Ramsgatonian, Leading Seaman T. W. Jervis, went down on H.M.S. "Natal." His mother, Mrs. Jervis, who at 4,1 King Edward-road, received a letter from the Admiralty yesterday (Tuesday) morning, to the effect that his name appeared in the list of missing, they must conclude that he met with his death. Leading Seaman Jervis was only twenty-four years of age and had served on the "Natal for about two years. What makes the news more sad, is that Jervis only came home on leave about six weeks ago. Much sympathy will be felt for Mrs. Jervis in tiered bereavement.
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Name - JOHNSON, CHARLES WILLIAM (19)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter Joseph and Emma Susannah Johnson, of 25, Killyon Rd., Clapham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/22499),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter Joseph and Emma Susannah Johnson, of 25, Killyon Rd., Clapham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/22499),
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JOHNSON, CLIFFORD BERTRAM
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Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/7825)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/7825)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JOHNSON, HARRY CHARLES (23)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred T. and Elizabeth R. Johnson, of 118, Wellington St., Slough
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10865)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred T. and Elizabeth R. Johnson, of 118, Wellington St., Slough
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10865)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - JULINGS, CHARLES WILLIAM (20)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Julings, of 11, Hurn Crag Rd., Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/14155)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Julings, of 11, Hurn Crag Rd., Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/14155)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - KEENEY, TED (21)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keeney, of 48, Disraeli St., Blyth, Northumberland,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8630S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keeney, of 48, Disraeli St., Blyth, Northumberland,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8630S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - KELLY, MARTIN (25)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Daniel and Amelia Kelly, of 8, Hill St., Long Hill, West Hartlepool,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 3413S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Daniel and Amelia Kelly, of 8, Hill St., Long Hill, West Hartlepool,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 3413S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - KEMP, SAMUEL
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Rank - Private (no. CH/7823), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/7823), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - KETTLE FREDRICK .O.
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/19310(CH).)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/19310(CH).)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Name - KILLING, HERBERT GEORGE (21),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Annie Killing, of Pentre Farm, Pentrepoid, Aberbeeg, Mon., and the late Frederick Killing
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18179), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Annie Killing, of Pentre Farm, Pentrepoid, Aberbeeg, Mon., and the late Frederick Killing
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18179), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - KING, WILLIAM ALFRED (29),
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Parents - Son of George William and Eliza King, of Kitsons Lodge, West Wycombe, Bucks
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 224270)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Bucks Herald - Saturday 22 January 1916
DEATHS
King. H.M.S. Natal, on Dec. 3lst, Able- Seaman William Alfred King, eldest son of Mr. G. W. King, of Kitson's Lodge. West Wycombe. aged 29 years.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George William and Eliza King, of Kitsons Lodge, West Wycombe, Bucks
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 224270)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Bucks Herald - Saturday 22 January 1916
DEATHS
King. H.M.S. Natal, on Dec. 3lst, Able- Seaman William Alfred King, eldest son of Mr. G. W. King, of Kitson's Lodge. West Wycombe. aged 29 years.
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Name - KOPPE, FREDERICK JOHN (27),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Koppe, of 60, Diggon St., Stepney, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 311799)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Koppe, of 60, Diggon St., Stepney, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. 311799)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LARMAN, PERCY STEWART
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/15072), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/15072), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LAUDER, ARCHIBALD STUART (25)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Alfred and Jane Lauder, of 28, St. George's Rd., Gillingham
Early History - Husband of Ida Lauder, of Chartham Downs, Canterbury, Kent
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 271761)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Alfred and Jane Lauder, of 28, St. George's Rd., Gillingham
Early History - Husband of Ida Lauder, of Chartham Downs, Canterbury, Kent
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 271761)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LAVENDER, JAMES ALFRED (24)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Francis Lavender, of Edmonton, London
Early History - Husband of Edith Cotsey (formerly Lavender), of 7, Gordon Rd., Chase Side, Enfield, Middx
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14556)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Francis Lavender, of Edmonton, London
Early History - Husband of Edith Cotsey (formerly Lavender), of 7, Gordon Rd., Chase Side, Enfield, Middx
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14556)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LEACH, PERCIVAL HEDLEY
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12193), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12193), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - LEE, SAMUEL (38),
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Parents -
Early History - Husband of Jane Ann Lee, of 15, Hume St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 7585S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Jane Ann Lee, of 15, Hume St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 7585S), Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LEE, THOMAS
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/9622), , Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/9622), , Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - LEE, WILLIAM JAMES (19)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Edith Lee, of 8, The Bourne, Ware, Hertfordshire
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20696)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Edith Lee, of 8, The Bourne, Ware, Hertfordshire
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20696)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LITTLE, GEORGE ERNEST
DOB - 27th August 1887
Place of Birth - Hackney Dalston
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 224008)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 27th August 1887
Place of Birth - Hackney Dalston
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 224008)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LITTLE, WILLIAM JAMES
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Mrs. Little, of 1, Back 82, Potters Hill, Aston, Birmingham
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 200748)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Mrs. Little, of 1, Back 82, Potters Hill, Aston, Birmingham
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 200748)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LOCKE, GEORGE FREDERICK (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - on of Polly Locke, of 538, Fulham Rd., Walham Green, Fulham, London, and the late Charles Frederick Locke
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114545)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - on of Polly Locke, of 538, Fulham Rd., Walham Green, Fulham, London, and the late Charles Frederick Locke
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114545)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LOCKE, JOHN WILLIAM (43)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William Locke, of Gosport, Hants
Early History - Husband of Esther Jane Locke, of 31, Owen St., Eastney, Portsmouth
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/8848), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John William Locke, of Gosport, Hants
Early History - Husband of Esther Jane Locke, of 31, Owen St., Eastney, Portsmouth
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/8848), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - LOCKETT, HARRY VERE (17)
DOB - 2 July 1898
Place of Birth - Stafford
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. Lockett, of 21, Argyle Rd., Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent
Early History -
Rank - Boy Telegraphist (no. J/35287)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 2 July 1898
Place of Birth - Stafford
Parents - Son of Mrs. E. Lockett, of 21, Argyle Rd., Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent
Early History -
Rank - Boy Telegraphist (no. J/35287)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LOMAS, ROBERT HENRY (16)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Arthur and Adelaide Lomas, of 23, Provident St., Derby
Early History -
Rank - Signal Boy (no. J/41307)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John Arthur and Adelaide Lomas, of 23, Provident St., Derby
Early History -
Rank - Signal Boy (no. J/41307)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LOWE, ARTHUR (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Mary Lowe, of 112, Macklin St., Derby
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/28541)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Mary Lowe, of 112, Macklin St., Derby
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/28541)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LUCAS, ALBERT EDWARD (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of E. Cheese, of 57, Livingstone Rd., Thornton Heath, Surrey
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/14109)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of E. Cheese, of 57, Livingstone Rd., Thornton Heath, Surrey
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/14109)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - LUND, JOHN (JACK) (32)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Lund, 53 Meon Road, Milton.
Rank - Gunner (Warrant Officer)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Bolton Evening News - Tuesday 18 January 1916
BOLTONIAN LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL. It has transpired that another Boltonian was numbered amongst the many brave fellows who met their doom with the sinking of H.M.S. Natal on December 30th. We refer to Gunner John Lund, a seaman 15 of years experience in the Royal Navy, and his untimely end cut short a career of great promise. He had served on the Natal several years. A native of Bolton, Lund was the youngest of 10 children, and losing his parents when very young, was adopted by his uncle, Mr. John H. Lund, now of Fleetwood. It is just 12 months since he paid a flying visit to Bolton, where his married sisters still reside. His only two brothers are serving with the colours, William as Quarter master-Sergeant with the Lancashire Fusiliers, and James, formerly a jockey, as bombardier in the 77th Irish Brigade R.F.A. Deceased leaves a wife and two children, resident in London. (Photo)
Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 22 January 1916
Gunner John Lund, who was a native of Bolton, and had been 1n the Navy for 15 years, went down with H.M.S. * Natal” on December 30. He has many relatives in this town.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Alice Lund, 53 Meon Road, Milton.
Rank - Gunner (Warrant Officer)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Bolton Evening News - Tuesday 18 January 1916
BOLTONIAN LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL. It has transpired that another Boltonian was numbered amongst the many brave fellows who met their doom with the sinking of H.M.S. Natal on December 30th. We refer to Gunner John Lund, a seaman 15 of years experience in the Royal Navy, and his untimely end cut short a career of great promise. He had served on the Natal several years. A native of Bolton, Lund was the youngest of 10 children, and losing his parents when very young, was adopted by his uncle, Mr. John H. Lund, now of Fleetwood. It is just 12 months since he paid a flying visit to Bolton, where his married sisters still reside. His only two brothers are serving with the colours, William as Quarter master-Sergeant with the Lancashire Fusiliers, and James, formerly a jockey, as bombardier in the 77th Irish Brigade R.F.A. Deceased leaves a wife and two children, resident in London. (Photo)
Farnworth Chronicle - Saturday 22 January 1916
Gunner John Lund, who was a native of Bolton, and had been 1n the Navy for 15 years, went down with H.M.S. * Natal” on December 30. He has many relatives in this town.
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Name - MADLE, DAVID VICTOR (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Oscar Madle, of 5, Willow St., Globe Rd., Mile End, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23809)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Oscar Madle, of 5, Willow St., Globe Rd., Mile End, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23809)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MARSDEN, HERBERT JAMES (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Martha F. Marsden, of 41, Rupert Rd., Upper Holloway, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/17032)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Martha F. Marsden, of 41, Rupert Rd., Upper Holloway, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/17032)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MARTIN, ERNEST VICTOR (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Youngest son of William George and Harriett Martin, of 2, Norton Terrace, Newhaven, Sussex
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23325)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Youngest son of William George and Harriett Martin, of 2, Norton Terrace, Newhaven, Sussex
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/23325)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - MARTINDALE, JONATHAN (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Minnie Martindale, of 84, Agincourt Rd., Mile End, Portsmouth
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1514) Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Brother of Minnie Martindale, of 84, Agincourt Rd., Mile End, Portsmouth
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1514) Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - MASON, JOSEPH RICHARD
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/24603)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/24603)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MAY, WILLIAM JOHN
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39018)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39018)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MAYNARD, ALBERT CHARLES (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Georgina Emily Maynard, of Greenwich
Early History - Husband of Ada Agnes Maynard, of 64, Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/1511)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Georgina Emily Maynard, of Greenwich
Early History - Husband of Ada Agnes Maynard, of 64, Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/1511)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCANDREWS, RICHARD (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Patrick McAndrews, of 13, Bridge St., West Hartlepool, and the late Mary Ann McAndrews
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8621S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Patrick McAndrews, of 13, Bridge St., West Hartlepool, and the late Mary Ann McAndrews
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8621S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCCONKEY, WILLIAM
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Margaret McConkey, of 7, Enniskillen St., Belfas
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20038)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Margaret McConkey, of 7, Enniskillen St., Belfas
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20038)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCDONALD, WILLIAM (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Jeanie McDonald, of 6. St. Laurance St., Greenock
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39055)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Glasgow Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. SCOTTISH VICTIMS.
Mrs Macdonald, 6 St Lawrence Street, Greenock, has been informed that her son William was amongst the drowned of the crew of H.M.S. Natal. He was 17 years of age and joined the Navy in March last, and had previously been a labourer in Scotts’ shipyard.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Jeanie McDonald, of 6. St. Laurance St., Greenock
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39055)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Glasgow Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. SCOTTISH VICTIMS.
Mrs Macdonald, 6 St Lawrence Street, Greenock, has been informed that her son William was amongst the drowned of the crew of H.M.S. Natal. He was 17 years of age and joined the Navy in March last, and had previously been a labourer in Scotts’ shipyard.
Name - MCGUINNESS, THOMAS (33)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edward and Ann McGuinness, of 1, Lambert St., Stockton-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 2985S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Edward and Ann McGuinness, of 1, Lambert St., Stockton-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 2985S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCIVER, DONALD (34)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Duncan and Ann McLeod McIver, of Blair Cottage, Inverasdale, Poolewe, Ross
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. K/12690)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Highland News - Saturday 15 January 1916
POOLEWE VICTIM OF ''NATAL'' DISASTER:--Among the victims in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal was Donald Maciver, stoker, son of Mr Duncan Maciver, Inverasdale. Donald served in the South African War, and remained for some time in the country, thereafter entering the Navy. He was a young man of generous disposition, frank and bluff, and was a great favourite with all who knew him intimately. The deepest sympathy is extended to his aged parents, who last year lost another son, John, in the prime of life.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Duncan and Ann McLeod McIver, of Blair Cottage, Inverasdale, Poolewe, Ross
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. K/12690)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Highland News - Saturday 15 January 1916
POOLEWE VICTIM OF ''NATAL'' DISASTER:--Among the victims in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal was Donald Maciver, stoker, son of Mr Duncan Maciver, Inverasdale. Donald served in the South African War, and remained for some time in the country, thereafter entering the Navy. He was a young man of generous disposition, frank and bluff, and was a great favourite with all who knew him intimately. The deepest sympathy is extended to his aged parents, who last year lost another son, John, in the prime of life.
Sources:
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Name - MCKEE, HENRY (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Elizabeth McKee, of Beaumont Lodge, Malone Rd., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/3388)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Elizabeth McKee, of Beaumont Lodge, Malone Rd., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/3388)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCKELLOW, CHARLES
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/2663)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/2663)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCKEOWN, THOMAS (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel McKeown, of Burn Rd., Cookstown, Co. Tyrone,
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/16047)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel McKeown, of Burn Rd., Cookstown, Co. Tyrone,
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/16047)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCLOUGHLIN, JOHN (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Christopher and Mary McLoughlin, of West Hartlepool
Early History - Husband of Phyllis McLoughlin, of 33, Marmion Rd., West Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 2045T) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Christopher and Mary McLoughlin, of West Hartlepool
Early History - Husband of Phyllis McLoughlin, of 33, Marmion Rd., West Hartlepool
Rank - Stoker (no. 2045T) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCMASTERS, EDWIN WILLIAM (28)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Maude Alice McMasters, of 10, St. Saviour's Rd., West Croydon, Surrey
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 220866)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Maude Alice McMasters, of 10, St. Saviour's Rd., West Croydon, Surrey
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 220866)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCNAMARA, JOSEPH (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth McNamara, of Middlesbrough
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7128S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth McNamara, of Middlesbrough
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7128S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MCQUEEN, WILLIAM. J. R.(21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/12913)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Mearns Leader - Friday 07 January 1916
DEATHS
M‘Queen. — Lost with H.M.S. Natal, on 30th December, 1915, William J. R. M‘Queen, able seaman, aged 21 years, eldest and beloved
son of Mr. and Mrs M‘Queen, Trochrague Gardens, Girvan.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/12913)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Mearns Leader - Friday 07 January 1916
DEATHS
M‘Queen. — Lost with H.M.S. Natal, on 30th December, 1915, William J. R. M‘Queen, able seaman, aged 21 years, eldest and beloved
son of Mr. and Mrs M‘Queen, Trochrague Gardens, Girvan.
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Name - MEADOWS, GEORGE SNOWDON (35)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meadows, of 69, Broom Cottage, Sudbourne, Orford, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 308721)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meadows, of 69, Broom Cottage, Sudbourne, Orford, Suffolk
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 308721)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MERRISON, WILLIAM JOHN (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrison of 7, Fredrick Rd., Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Early History - Husband of Mrs. E. Merrison
Rank - Stoker (no. 2490S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Yarmouth Independent - Saturday 08 January 1916
GORLESTON MAN MISSING. Stoker William John Merrison, R.N.R., whose home was at Fredrick Road, Gorleston, has been officially reported missing since the disaster to H.M.S, Natal. He was a married man.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrison of 7, Fredrick Rd., Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Early History - Husband of Mrs. E. Merrison
Rank - Stoker (no. 2490S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Yarmouth Independent - Saturday 08 January 1916
GORLESTON MAN MISSING. Stoker William John Merrison, R.N.R., whose home was at Fredrick Road, Gorleston, has been officially reported missing since the disaster to H.M.S, Natal. He was a married man.
Sources:
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Name - MERRITT, JAMES WALTER (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter and Jemima Merritt, of 4, Trinity Grove, Greenwich
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/6352)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter and Jemima Merritt, of 4, Trinity Grove, Greenwich
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/6352)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MICALLEF, LEWIS,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Officers' Cook 3rd Class (no. L/3846)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Officers' Cook 3rd Class (no. L/3846)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - MILLAR, JOHN (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Andrew and Catherine Millar, of Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/31191)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Andrew and Catherine Millar, of Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/31191)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - MILLS, HERBERT (28)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Louisa Mills, of 9, Heden Cottages, Upper Bonchurch, Isle of Wight,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/8589)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Louisa Mills, of 9, Heden Cottages, Upper Bonchurch, Isle of Wight,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/8589)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - MIZEN, THOMAS HENRY
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 202018)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 202018)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MOODY, DOUGLAS WHIMSTER KEILLER (42),
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. M. Moody, of 119, Park Avenue, Hull. M.D. M.B
Early History - Surgeon Moody was formerly acting anaesthetist and second house surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, from 15 July to 21 November 1911. Brother of Mrs Charles A Ross, 119 Park Avenue, Hull.
Rank - Surgeon
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. M. Moody, of 119, Park Avenue, Hull. M.D. M.B
Early History - Surgeon Moody was formerly acting anaesthetist and second house surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, from 15 July to 21 November 1911. Brother of Mrs Charles A Ross, 119 Park Avenue, Hull.
Rank - Surgeon
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Aberdeen Press and Journal - Tuesday 04 January 1916
VICTIM NATAL DISASTER. Surgeon Douglas Whimster Keiller Moody, M.D. who lost his life in the Natal disaster, was appointed temporary surgeon in the service in August of last year. He was an M.D. in Aberdeen, 1902, and M.8., C.M. in 1900. He also held degrees from London, Dublin, and Berlin Universities. He was formerly house surgeon at Peterborough Infirmary, and second house surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He was the author of several works, notably "A Critical Treatise on Beri-Beri,'' and "'Beri-Beri Among the Lascar Crews on Board Ship." Dundee Evening Telegraph - Thursday 06 January 1916 THE LATE SURGEON MOODY, R.N. Surgeon Douglas Whimster Keiller Moody, M.D., who was one of the victims of the explosion H.M.S. Natal, was son of Mrs M. Moody, formerly of Montrose, and now of Hull. Surgeon Moody, who was gazetted September last, was educated at Montrose Academy and Aberdeen University, where he took the degree of M.D. He ultimately settled London, and was for some time medical officer on P. and O. liners. Prior to joining the Grand Fleet he was a surgeon at Haslar Naval Hospital. It interesting note is that Surgeon Moody's great Grandfather, Captain James Whimster, of the 79th Highlanders, fought in the Peninsular War at Lisbon and Corunna, under General Sir John Moore, where that gallant leader lost his life in the moment of victory. Captain Whimster was subsequently engaged in Wellington's campaigns. The deceased surgeon's -cousin Councillor W. S. Whimster, Montrose. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
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Name - MOON, HENRY THORNHILL (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas E. Moon, 89, Danby St., Peckham, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman (no. J/3034)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas E. Moon, 89, Danby St., Peckham, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman (no. J/3034)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MORLEY, CHARLES GEORGE
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20611)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20611)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MORLEY, JAMES EDWARD (36)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Virginia Grace Morley, of 2, Bracken Avenue, Nightingale Lane, Clapham Common, London,
Rank - Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. 269933)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Virginia Grace Morley, of 2, Bracken Avenue, Nightingale Lane, Clapham Common, London,
Rank - Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. 269933)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MORRIS, FENWICK (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. H. B. Morris, of 21, Melton Terrace. New Hartley, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, and the late Matthew Morris
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8442S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. H. B. Morris, of 21, Melton Terrace. New Hartley, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, and the late Matthew Morris
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8442S) Royal Naval Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MORTIMER, EDWARD ALBERT NELSON
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Rank - Private (no. CH/19327) Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
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Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19327) Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MOSS, IVOR JOHN (20)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Ellen Moss, of 5, Bishton St. Maindee, Newport, Mon
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. SS/5528)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Ellen Moss, of 5, Bishton St. Maindee, Newport, Mon
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. SS/5528)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - MOUAT, ARTHUR HENRY CHEYNE (26)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur Henry Cheyne Mouat and Elizabeth Annie Mouat, of 42, First St., Gateshead-on-Tyne
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieut. Arthur H. C. Mouat, R.N.R. Wes entered temporarily on June 2nd last, and given the rank of acting lieutenant.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Arthur Henry Cheyne Mouat and Elizabeth Annie Mouat, of 42, First St., Gateshead-on-Tyne
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieut. Arthur H. C. Mouat, R.N.R. Wes entered temporarily on June 2nd last, and given the rank of acting lieutenant.
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Name - MUNSON, GEORGE OSCAR (23)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Bessie Munson, of 65, Linkfield Rd., Isleworth
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. J/3213)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Bessie Munson, of 65, Linkfield Rd., Isleworth
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. J/3213)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - MURDIE, GEORGE (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Elizabeth Murdie, of Ashington, Northumberland
Early History - Husband of Mary Ellen Brock (formerly Murdie), of 44, Richardson St., Seaton Hirst, Ashington, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5245S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Elizabeth Murdie, of Ashington, Northumberland
Early History - Husband of Mary Ellen Brock (formerly Murdie), of 44, Richardson St., Seaton Hirst, Ashington, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5245S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Illustrated London News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Name - MURRAY, JOHN BERKELEY (32)
DOB - 1883
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Dr. W. Berkeley Murray and Mrs. E. H. Murray, of The Parks, Tenbury, Worcs
Early History - Cadet in July 1896; lieutenant in October 1903; lieutenant-commander in October 1911; joined NATAL as navigating officer in March 1912.
Rank - Lieutenant Commander,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 1883
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Dr. W. Berkeley Murray and Mrs. E. H. Murray, of The Parks, Tenbury, Worcs
Early History - Cadet in July 1896; lieutenant in October 1903; lieutenant-commander in October 1911; joined NATAL as navigating officer in March 1912.
Rank - Lieutenant Commander,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Broad Arrow - Friday 07 January 1916
THE promotion of Lieutenant -Commander John Berkeley Murray to the rank of commander is cancelled, " this officer having lost his life on H.M.S. Natal." Tenbury Wells Advertiser - Saturday 08 January 1916 Amongst the many victims of the explosion on board H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up in harbour on 30th December, we regret to find the name of Lieut.-Commander John Berkeley Murray, son of the late Dr W. B. Murray and Mrs. Murray, of the Parks, Tenbury. Deceased was appointed to the Natal in March, 1912. He had qualified for navigation, and was commissioned for that duty in the ship. His name appeared in the list of New Year’s honours on Saturday last as promoted to Commander. Much sympathy will be felt with the family, and much regret at the loss of a gallant son of the Teme Valley. Broad Arrow - Friday 14 January 1916 It was announced the other day that Lieut.-Commander John Berkeley Murray, who did not live to enjoy his promotion, having gone in H.M.S. Natal, has had it cancelled. In the case of the Princess Irene, which was also blown up, the Treasury wanted to give the lower scale of pensions to those who were lost in her, on the plea that being blown up in war time was not properly being killed in action. The fine distinction was not allowed. Surely some Service member will bring up in the House the case of Commander Murray, and so expose the callous device by which the Treasury hopes to save £60 a year at the expense of the young widow of a gallant officer. For if his promotion is cancelled she will get £140 a year if the well-earned reward of his services is confirmed she will get £2OO a year. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
Lieutenant -Commander John Berkeley Murray
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Belfast Weekly Telegraph
Name - NEWELL, THOMAS (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Newell, of 2, Lackagh St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114489)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Clonmel Chronicle - Wednesday 05 January 1916
LOST TWO SONS. Mr. Thomas Newell, Lackagh street, Belfast, whose son William went down with HM.S, Formidable last January, has now received notification that his son Thomas was lost on H.M.S, Natal,.
Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 04 January 1916
BELFAST FAMILY BEREAVED. Mr. Thomas Newell, 2, Lackagh Street, Belfast, has been notified by the Admiralty that his son Thomas was lost H.M.S. Natal the 30th ult. Deceased was 23 years of ago, and had almost three years’ service. Before joining the Navy he served four years boilermaker in the employment Messrs. Workman, Clark. & Co. His brother, William John, aged 19, went down with H.M.S. Formidable January 1, 1915. He also was apprentice boilermaker in Workman. Clark’s. Two other brothers of deceased are still serving—Samuel H.M.S. Caesar. a member «f Bloomfield Temperance L.O.L. 490. and James is the front with the Royal Irish Rifles. The father of those boys works at the Queen’s Island.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Newell, of 2, Lackagh St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114489)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Clonmel Chronicle - Wednesday 05 January 1916
LOST TWO SONS. Mr. Thomas Newell, Lackagh street, Belfast, whose son William went down with HM.S, Formidable last January, has now received notification that his son Thomas was lost on H.M.S, Natal,.
Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 04 January 1916
BELFAST FAMILY BEREAVED. Mr. Thomas Newell, 2, Lackagh Street, Belfast, has been notified by the Admiralty that his son Thomas was lost H.M.S. Natal the 30th ult. Deceased was 23 years of ago, and had almost three years’ service. Before joining the Navy he served four years boilermaker in the employment Messrs. Workman, Clark. & Co. His brother, William John, aged 19, went down with H.M.S. Formidable January 1, 1915. He also was apprentice boilermaker in Workman. Clark’s. Two other brothers of deceased are still serving—Samuel H.M.S. Caesar. a member «f Bloomfield Temperance L.O.L. 490. and James is the front with the Royal Irish Rifles. The father of those boys works at the Queen’s Island.
Name - NEWMAN, ARTHUR CHARLES (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Daisy May Addison (formerly Newman), of 16, Preston Gardens, Willesden, London
Rank - Private (no. CH/17011), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Daisy May Addison (formerly Newman), of 16, Preston Gardens, Willesden, London
Rank - Private (no. CH/17011), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Tuesday 09 May 1916
Name - NEWTON, ALBERT (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. Rose Newton, of 74, Maxstoke St., Small Heath, Birmingham
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34473)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. Rose Newton, of 74, Maxstoke St., Small Heath, Birmingham
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34473)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - NORRIS, ARTHUR ERNEST
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/15352), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/15352), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - OSBORN, WILLIAM HUGH (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Isaac and Mary Ann Osborn, of 91, Regent Rd., Brightlingsea, Colchester
Early History -
Rank - Shipwright 2nd Class (no. M/2734)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Isaac and Mary Ann Osborn, of 91, Regent Rd., Brightlingsea, Colchester
Early History -
Rank - Shipwright 2nd Class (no. M/2734)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - OVERTON, HAROLD (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alexander and Matilda Overton, of Overdale, 41, Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1236), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alexander and Matilda Overton, of Overdale, 41, Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1236), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - OWENS, OWEN
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Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 175241(CH))
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 175241(CH))
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Name - PAGE, RICHARD HENRY (31)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick William and Emily Augusta Page, of 32, Burn's Rd., Harlesden, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/865)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick William and Emily Augusta Page, of 32, Burn's Rd., Harlesden, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/865)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PAIGE, ALBERT (28)
DOB -
Place of Birth - Frant, Sussex.
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Florence Louisa Paige, of 20, Lower Pellipar Rd., Woolwich, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 220670)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sussex Daily News - Thursday 06 January 1916
SUSSEX MEN ON H.M.S.' NATAL." The name of Albert Page(sic), first-class stoker, of The Priory, Frant, now appears in the list of those lost through the sinking of H.M.S. "Natal" in harbour as a result of an internal explosion. Page Has well-known in Frant, having been born and bred in the little Sussex village. He was brought up by his grandmother, who died a few months ago, and his aunt, - Miss F. Page, who now lives at The Priory, had not heard from him for some time prior to his sad death.
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DOB -
Place of Birth - Frant, Sussex.
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Florence Louisa Paige, of 20, Lower Pellipar Rd., Woolwich, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 220670)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sussex Daily News - Thursday 06 January 1916
SUSSEX MEN ON H.M.S.' NATAL." The name of Albert Page(sic), first-class stoker, of The Priory, Frant, now appears in the list of those lost through the sinking of H.M.S. "Natal" in harbour as a result of an internal explosion. Page Has well-known in Frant, having been born and bred in the little Sussex village. He was brought up by his grandmother, who died a few months ago, and his aunt, - Miss F. Page, who now lives at The Priory, had not heard from him for some time prior to his sad death.
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Name - PARFITT, ALFRED HAROLD (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George A. and Elizabeth E. Parfitt, of Herwen House, Morgan St., Pontypridd
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/13756)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George A. and Elizabeth E. Parfitt, of Herwen House, Morgan St., Pontypridd
Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/13756)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PARKER, ARTHUR GEORGE
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Bandmaster 2nd Class (no. RMB/814), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Bandmaster 2nd Class (no. RMB/814), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PARROTT, HENRY JAMES (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Anne Parrott, of 25, The Shore, Northfleet, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. London/Z/2135) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 29 January 1916
LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL. Among the brave fellows who perished on H.M.S. Natal was Henry James Parrott, a young able seaman of Northfleet. A son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Parrott, of 25, The Shore, he was only 20 years of age, and had been in the Navy six mouths. Prior to the war he Was engaged on the machines at the Imperial Paper Milts, where he had been employed for 4 years. He Was educated at Rosherville School, and therefore from his youth- upwards was well known it the district. He enjoyed the high regard of a wide circle of friends, who lament the fact that a life so full of buoyancy and promise has been so abruptly taken. The members of the Wesleyan Church, to which the deceased was attached, are among those who regret his death. His brother, Thomas Robert Parrott, is on H.M.S. Yarmouth and has been sailing the seas for 15 years.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary Anne Parrott, of 25, The Shore, Northfleet, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. London/Z/2135) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 29 January 1916
LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL. Among the brave fellows who perished on H.M.S. Natal was Henry James Parrott, a young able seaman of Northfleet. A son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Parrott, of 25, The Shore, he was only 20 years of age, and had been in the Navy six mouths. Prior to the war he Was engaged on the machines at the Imperial Paper Milts, where he had been employed for 4 years. He Was educated at Rosherville School, and therefore from his youth- upwards was well known it the district. He enjoyed the high regard of a wide circle of friends, who lament the fact that a life so full of buoyancy and promise has been so abruptly taken. The members of the Wesleyan Church, to which the deceased was attached, are among those who regret his death. His brother, Thomas Robert Parrott, is on H.M.S. Yarmouth and has been sailing the seas for 15 years.
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Name - PARRY, HARRY (34)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Edward Parry
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/12549), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William Edward Parry
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/12549), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PARRY, WILLIAM DENNIS (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Margaret Parry, of 37, Fernlea Rd., Bedford Hill, Balham, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/14601)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Margaret Parry, of 37, Fernlea Rd., Bedford Hill, Balham, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/14601)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PARSONS, WILLIAM JAMES (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eliza Parsons, of Norton Malreward, Pensford, Bristol, and the late William Parsons
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10871) Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Eliza Parsons, of Norton Malreward, Pensford, Bristol, and the late William Parsons
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10871) Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PAULSON, WALLACE (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Sarah Paulson, of Kersall, Newark, Notts
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12713), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Sarah Paulson, of Kersall, Newark, Notts
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/12713), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PEARCE, LEONARD GEORGE (38)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Harriett Florence Pearce, of 7, Brooklyn Terrace, Denmead, Cosham, Hants
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/6455), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Harriett Florence Pearce, of 7, Brooklyn Terrace, Denmead, Cosham, Hants
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/6455), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PEARMAIN, PERRY (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Robert and Margaret Pearmain, of 174, Lavender Rd., Battersea, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/19687)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Frederick Robert and Margaret Pearmain, of 174, Lavender Rd., Battersea, London
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/19687)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PEDERSON, JAMES HENRY (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Rosa Ada Pederson, of 10C, Peabody Buildings, Vauxhall Bridge Rd., Westminster, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/110886)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Rosa Ada Pederson, of 10C, Peabody Buildings, Vauxhall Bridge Rd., Westminster, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/110886)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PEOPLE, OWEN CYRIL (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Sarah Annie People, of 37, Telford Rd., Swindon, Wilts
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14453), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Charles and Sarah Annie People, of 37, Telford Rd., Swindon, Wilts
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14453), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PICKARD, HAROLD
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7581S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7581S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PIPE, ERNEST ALBERT (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Harry and Emma Pipe, of 3, Millman St., Russell Square, London
Early History -
Rank - Signalman (no. J/21062)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Harry and Emma Pipe, of 3, Millman St., Russell Square, London
Early History -
Rank - Signalman (no. J/21062)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PLEDGER, JAMES (50)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel Pledger
Early History - Husband of Melina Pledger, of Mill Green, Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 279184)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Samuel Pledger
Early History - Husband of Melina Pledger, of Mill Green, Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 279184)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Name - POTTS, HENRY (36)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Potts, of Seaton Delaval, Northumberland and the late Elizabeth Ann Potts
Early History - Husband of Mary Ann Potts, of Cottage, South Farm, Blyth, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 8582S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Potts, of Seaton Delaval, Northumberland and the late Elizabeth Ann Potts
Early History - Husband of Mary Ann Potts, of Cottage, South Farm, Blyth, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 8582S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - POULTER, WILLIAM HENRY (36)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Poulter of Plumstead. London
Early History -
Rank - Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. 270290)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Poulter of Plumstead. London
Early History -
Rank - Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. 270290)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - PRIMROSE, HUGH ROSEBERY
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Assistant Paymaster, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Evening Star - Wednesday 05 January 1916
PRIMROSE. — December 30th, through explosion, Assistant Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R., H.M.S. Natal, youngest son of William Primrose, of 11 Beatrice Road, Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, aged 26 years.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieutenant. Assistant-Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R. Entered for temporary service on May 15th last.
Downham Market Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
NORWICH OFFICER KILLED IN ~ H.M.S. NATAL EXPLOSION. A FORMER DEREMAM BANX CLERK .
Among the twenty-five officers of H.M.S. Natal who lost their lives in the explosion which took place on board the cruiser on December 30th was Assistant-Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R., of Norwich. His name was included in the Admiralty list published on Monday. The gallant officer was a son of Mr Primrose, a member of the staff of the city branch of Barclays Bank. He was well known at East Dereham, for he was for nine years a clerk on the staff of the local branch of the Capital and Counties Bank, and left the town for another branch of the bank in October, 1914, It was in April last he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and from that time he was the Assistant-Paymaster of H M.S. Natal. His brother left the Sandringham Estate office to join the Army, and has since been invalided from the service.
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Assistant Paymaster, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Evening Star - Wednesday 05 January 1916
PRIMROSE. — December 30th, through explosion, Assistant Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R., H.M.S. Natal, youngest son of William Primrose, of 11 Beatrice Road, Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, aged 26 years.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieutenant. Assistant-Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R. Entered for temporary service on May 15th last.
Downham Market Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
NORWICH OFFICER KILLED IN ~ H.M.S. NATAL EXPLOSION. A FORMER DEREMAM BANX CLERK .
Among the twenty-five officers of H.M.S. Natal who lost their lives in the explosion which took place on board the cruiser on December 30th was Assistant-Paymaster Hugh R. Primrose, R.N.R., of Norwich. His name was included in the Admiralty list published on Monday. The gallant officer was a son of Mr Primrose, a member of the staff of the city branch of Barclays Bank. He was well known at East Dereham, for he was for nine years a clerk on the staff of the local branch of the Capital and Counties Bank, and left the town for another branch of the bank in October, 1914, It was in April last he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and from that time he was the Assistant-Paymaster of H M.S. Natal. His brother left the Sandringham Estate office to join the Army, and has since been invalided from the service.
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Name - PROTHEROUGH, ARTHUR SIMPSON (17)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of A. J. and Florence Protherough, of 9, Salisbury Terrace, Varteg, Pontypool, Mon
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/37731)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of A. J. and Florence Protherough, of 9, Salisbury Terrace, Varteg, Pontypool, Mon
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/37731)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - PROUT, ALLAN FRANK (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth - St. Pancras, London
Parents - Son of Fredrick Arthur and Louisa Prout, of 19, Earlsmead Rd., Kensal Rise, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114544)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth - St. Pancras, London
Parents - Son of Fredrick Arthur and Louisa Prout, of 19, Earlsmead Rd., Kensal Rise, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114544)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RAINES, JAMES VANDOME
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 285119)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 285119)
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RANSON, NORMAN (19)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William and Mary Ranson
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8472S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late William and Mary Ranson
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 8472S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RAWLINGS, ALBERT ARTHUR
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Place of Birth -
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Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32802)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/32802)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - RAWLINGS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN (27)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Benjamin and Caroline Rawlings, of London
Early History - Husband of Julia Augusta Rawlings, of 79, Victoria Rd., Charlton, London
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 226488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Benjamin and Caroline Rawlings, of London
Early History - Husband of Julia Augusta Rawlings, of 79, Victoria Rd., Charlton, London
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 226488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RAYNER, EDWARD (26)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Isabel Rayner, of North Brook End, Steeple Morden, Cambs
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/10533)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Isabel Rayner, of North Brook End, Steeple Morden, Cambs
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. J/10533)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - READY, ALFRED
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Place of Birth -
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Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6375)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6375)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - REEVE, GEORGE WILLIAM (24)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of W. G. and C. Reeve, of 21, Victoria Rd., High St., Plaistow, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10530)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of W. G. and C. Reeve, of 21, Victoria Rd., High St., Plaistow, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/10530)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - REITANO, JOHN (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Raimondo and Margherite Reitano
Early History - Native of Valletta, Malta
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/3810)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Raimondo and Margherite Reitano
Early History - Native of Valletta, Malta
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/3810)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Name - RICHARDSON, WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY
DOB - Place of Birth - Parents - Early History - Home address 66 Coronation Avenue, Bath Rank - Musician (no. RMB/278) Royal Marine Band Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial |
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Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Saturday 22 January 1916
BATH VICTIM "NATAL" DISASTER SOUTH TWERTON MAN REPORTED LOST. Mr. C. Richardson, of Coronation Avenue, Bath, has received Admiralty notification that his brother, Bandsman W. . Richardson, of 66, Coronation Avenue, Bath, who was on the ill-fated Natal, recently blown up while harbour, is among the missing, and must be regarded as lost. (Photo)
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BATH VICTIM "NATAL" DISASTER SOUTH TWERTON MAN REPORTED LOST. Mr. C. Richardson, of Coronation Avenue, Bath, has received Admiralty notification that his brother, Bandsman W. . Richardson, of 66, Coronation Avenue, Bath, who was on the ill-fated Natal, recently blown up while harbour, is among the missing, and must be regarded as lost. (Photo)
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Name - RIDER, ARTHUR (38)
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ellen Margaret Rider, of Poling Lodge, Poling, Arundel, Sussex.
Rank - Artificer Engineer
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Ellen Margaret Rider, of Poling Lodge, Poling, Arundel, Sussex.
Rank - Artificer Engineer
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RIPLEY, EDWARD
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5390S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 5390S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ROBERTS, WILFRED ALBERT EDWARD TRIM (18),
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Nephew of Winnie S. A. Bush, of 147, Clements Rd., East Ham, London
Rank - Boy Servant (no. L/7981)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Nephew of Winnie S. A. Bush, of 147, Clements Rd., East Ham, London
Rank - Boy Servant (no. L/7981)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ROBERTSON, JAMES COUTTS (35)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Anne Robertson (nee Munro), of Aberdeen
Early History - Husband of Ada Alexandrina Robertson, of 8, North View, Jarrow-on-Tyne. Chief engineer, S.S. Bedeburn
Rank - Warrant Engineer, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 03 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
ROBERTSON. —Killed on H.M.S. ''Natal'' on December 30, 1915, Warrant Engineer James C. Robertson, R.N.R., aged 35 years, third son Mr and Mrs John Robertson, Great Northern Road, Aberdeen—deeply regretted.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 03 January 1916
JARROW WARRANT OFFICER LOST. Amongst those reported lost on H.M.S. Natal is Warrant- Engineer James Coutts Robertson, who lived at North View, Jarrow. Robertson, who was 38 years of age, was a reservist, and being called up was a chargeman at Palmers Works. He was formerly chief engineer steamer Bedeburn belonging to Messrs. Frew and Elder. He leaves a widow and two children.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 06 January 1916
Aberdeen Officer Killed on H.M.S. Natal.
[Photo, Privet Invergorden). Warrant Engineer James C. Robertson, R.N.R.. who was killed by the explosion on board H.M S. Natal on December 30, was the third son of Mr and Mrs John Robertson, 92 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen. He was 35 years of age.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Anne Robertson (nee Munro), of Aberdeen
Early History - Husband of Ada Alexandrina Robertson, of 8, North View, Jarrow-on-Tyne. Chief engineer, S.S. Bedeburn
Rank - Warrant Engineer, Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 03 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
ROBERTSON. —Killed on H.M.S. ''Natal'' on December 30, 1915, Warrant Engineer James C. Robertson, R.N.R., aged 35 years, third son Mr and Mrs John Robertson, Great Northern Road, Aberdeen—deeply regretted.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 03 January 1916
JARROW WARRANT OFFICER LOST. Amongst those reported lost on H.M.S. Natal is Warrant- Engineer James Coutts Robertson, who lived at North View, Jarrow. Robertson, who was 38 years of age, was a reservist, and being called up was a chargeman at Palmers Works. He was formerly chief engineer steamer Bedeburn belonging to Messrs. Frew and Elder. He leaves a widow and two children.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 06 January 1916
Aberdeen Officer Killed on H.M.S. Natal.
[Photo, Privet Invergorden). Warrant Engineer James C. Robertson, R.N.R.. who was killed by the explosion on board H.M S. Natal on December 30, was the third son of Mr and Mrs John Robertson, 92 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen. He was 35 years of age.
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Name - ROBERTSON, SAMUEL POULTNEY (20),
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Andrew and Jeanie Robertson, of 124, Govanhill St., Govanhill, Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/16703)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
A GLASGOW SEAMAN MISSING . Mr Andrew Robertson , 124 Govanhill Street, Glasgow has received official intimation from the Admiralty that as his son, Samuel Robertson , A.B., is not in the list of saved from H.M.S . Natal, and be must be presumed to be dead . Robertson joined the Navy four years ago , when fifteen years of age , and was recently transferred from H.M.S . London to the Natal.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Andrew and Jeanie Robertson, of 124, Govanhill St., Govanhill, Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/16703)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
A GLASGOW SEAMAN MISSING . Mr Andrew Robertson , 124 Govanhill Street, Glasgow has received official intimation from the Admiralty that as his son, Samuel Robertson , A.B., is not in the list of saved from H.M.S . Natal, and be must be presumed to be dead . Robertson joined the Navy four years ago , when fifteen years of age , and was recently transferred from H.M.S . London to the Natal.
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Name - ROBINSON, ISAAC HENRY,
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/2672)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/2672)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - RODGER, ALBERT (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth Rodger, of 22, Cromwell Rd., Bill Quay, Pelaw, Co. Durham.
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/11432)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth Rodger, of 22, Cromwell Rd., Bill Quay, Pelaw, Co. Durham.
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/11432)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - ROFFEY, JAMES WILLIAM (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of J. W. Roffey, of 34, Shaftesbury St., New North Rd., London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112189)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of J. W. Roffey, of 34, Shaftesbury St., New North Rd., London,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112189)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - ROSE, DAVID YULE (41)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rose, of 33, Nicol St., Kirkcaldy
Early History - Husband of the late Julia Hunter Rose, of Kirkcaldy
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 173595)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rose, of 33, Nicol St., Kirkcaldy
Early History - Husband of the late Julia Hunter Rose, of Kirkcaldy
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 173595)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - ROWE, ERNEST JOHN (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of E. J. and E. L. Rowe, of 72, Jubilee St., Plymouth
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23223)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
West Surrey Times - Friday 07 January 1916
HMS ‘NATAL’ VICTIM one of crew HMS Natal reported as missing used live at Leatherhead his father being foreman at the Gas Works. He was choir boy at All saints Church until the family left neighbourhood 1914
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of E. J. and E. L. Rowe, of 72, Jubilee St., Plymouth
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23223)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
West Surrey Times - Friday 07 January 1916
HMS ‘NATAL’ VICTIM one of crew HMS Natal reported as missing used live at Leatherhead his father being foreman at the Gas Works. He was choir boy at All saints Church until the family left neighbourhood 1914
Name - ROWE, JOSEPH JOHN (21)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Louisa Rowe, of 10, Regent Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall,
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant (no. M/7137)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Cornishman - Thursday 06 January 1916
THE EXPLOSION H.M.S. NATAL.
FEARED LOSS PENZANCE MAN.
In our issue yesterday announced the loss of H.M.S. Natal, due to internal which occurred whilst the vessel was harbour. Among her crew was young Penzance man named Rowe, son of Mr. T. Rowe, Regent Square, and as his name does not appear the list saved, it feared that he has lost his life. Young was formerly a steward on the Hain Line of steamships, but later joined H.M. service and became a sick berth steward. He visited his home at Penzance as recently as a fortnight ago.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Louisa Rowe, of 10, Regent Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall,
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant (no. M/7137)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Cornishman - Thursday 06 January 1916
THE EXPLOSION H.M.S. NATAL.
FEARED LOSS PENZANCE MAN.
In our issue yesterday announced the loss of H.M.S. Natal, due to internal which occurred whilst the vessel was harbour. Among her crew was young Penzance man named Rowe, son of Mr. T. Rowe, Regent Square, and as his name does not appear the list saved, it feared that he has lost his life. Young was formerly a steward on the Hain Line of steamships, but later joined H.M. service and became a sick berth steward. He visited his home at Penzance as recently as a fortnight ago.
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Name - RUSSELL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER (20)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Margaret B. Allan, of Edgarwood, Carfin Rd., Motherwell, and the late James Russell.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6094) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Margaret B. Allan, of Edgarwood, Carfin Rd., Motherwell, and the late James Russell.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6094) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Motherwell Times - Friday 07 January 1916
RUSSELL.—Accidentally drowned, HMS Natal, on the 30th December, 1915 Wm Alexander Russell, aged 20 years, youngest son of Mrs. James B Allan 35 Glencairn- Street, Motherwell.
Motherwell Times - Friday 07 January 1916
MOTHERWELL MEN ON BOARD LOST CRUISER Among the Missing idiings have come hand that amongst those on board the cruiser ‘‘Natal,” when she sank in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, on Thursday, December 30th, were two Motherwell men attached to the Clyde Naval Volunteer Reserve. Their names are James Currie and William Russell. The two men enlisted together, and were very intimate. Their relatives have been informed that their names do not appear among the list of survivors, so it is feared that they have perished together. James Currie was 19 years of age, and was formerly employed at Dalzell Iron and Steel Works. His brother John, of the Gordons, died in Netley Hospital on the 19th December, of wounds received in action in France. Currie’s father resides at 43 Hamilton Street. William Russell, who was 20 years of age, was formerly employed at Messrs Pott, Cassells and Williamson’s engineering works. His mother resides at Glencairn Street.
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
TWO MOTHERWELL MEN.
Seamen William Russell and James Currie , who have been lost in the Natal , were both Motherwell lads , who enlisted together in the Naval Volunteer Reserve . Russell's mother resides in Glenqairn Street , and Currie's relatives at 43 Hamilton Street . Currie's brother John , of the 9th Gordon Highlanders , died of wounds received in France.
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RUSSELL.—Accidentally drowned, HMS Natal, on the 30th December, 1915 Wm Alexander Russell, aged 20 years, youngest son of Mrs. James B Allan 35 Glencairn- Street, Motherwell.
Motherwell Times - Friday 07 January 1916
MOTHERWELL MEN ON BOARD LOST CRUISER Among the Missing idiings have come hand that amongst those on board the cruiser ‘‘Natal,” when she sank in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, on Thursday, December 30th, were two Motherwell men attached to the Clyde Naval Volunteer Reserve. Their names are James Currie and William Russell. The two men enlisted together, and were very intimate. Their relatives have been informed that their names do not appear among the list of survivors, so it is feared that they have perished together. James Currie was 19 years of age, and was formerly employed at Dalzell Iron and Steel Works. His brother John, of the Gordons, died in Netley Hospital on the 19th December, of wounds received in action in France. Currie’s father resides at 43 Hamilton Street. William Russell, who was 20 years of age, was formerly employed at Messrs Pott, Cassells and Williamson’s engineering works. His mother resides at Glencairn Street.
The Scotsman - Friday 07 January 1916
TWO MOTHERWELL MEN.
Seamen William Russell and James Currie , who have been lost in the Natal , were both Motherwell lads , who enlisted together in the Naval Volunteer Reserve . Russell's mother resides in Glenqairn Street , and Currie's relatives at 43 Hamilton Street . Currie's brother John , of the 9th Gordon Highlanders , died of wounds received in France.
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Name - RYDER, RICHARD ROLAND
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 4722S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 4722S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SAINES, WILLIAM THOMAS (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Mary Ann Saines, of West Ham. London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 225681)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Mary Ann Saines, of West Ham. London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 225681)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SAMMS, CHARLES GENTRY (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Ann Samms, of Dengie Endway, Southminster, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18500), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Ann Samms, of Dengie Endway, Southminster, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/18500), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SAMWAYS, RIDLEY ST. BERNARD
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Steward (no. 177440)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ship's Steward (no. 177440)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SATCHELL, EDWARD (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Native of Portsmouth. Brother of Horsey J.R. Satchell, leading cook and brother of Daisy Quinnell, 95 Goodwood Road, Portsmouth
Rank - Cook’s Mate (no. 366411)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
SATCHELL—Killed in H.M.S Natal, Ted, aged 24, the dearly-loved brother of Daisy and brother-in-law of Albert Quinnell, 95 Goodwood-road. Thy will be done.
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Native of Portsmouth. Brother of Horsey J.R. Satchell, leading cook and brother of Daisy Quinnell, 95 Goodwood Road, Portsmouth
Rank - Cook’s Mate (no. 366411)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
SATCHELL—Killed in H.M.S Natal, Ted, aged 24, the dearly-loved brother of Daisy and brother-in-law of Albert Quinnell, 95 Goodwood-road. Thy will be done.
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Name - SAVAGE, GEORGE JOSEPH (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth - Kilburn
Parents - Son of Charles and Susannah Savage, of 64, Dynham Rd., West Hampstead, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 226169)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth - Kilburn
Parents - Son of Charles and Susannah Savage, of 64, Dynham Rd., West Hampstead, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 226169)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SAVAGE, SAMUEL WALTER (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Tom Watkin Savage and Priscilla Savage, of 17, Grove Place, Leamington, Warwickshire,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/4909)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Tom Watkin Savage and Priscilla Savage, of 17, Grove Place, Leamington, Warwickshire,
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/4909)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SCRIMGOUR, DENIS COYLE (40)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Jane Coyle Scrimgour, of Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham
Early History - Husband of Isabella Banks (formerly Scrimgour), of 14, Disraeli St., Cowpen Quay, Blyth, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5220S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Mary Jane Coyle Scrimgour, of Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham
Early History - Husband of Isabella Banks (formerly Scrimgour), of 14, Disraeli St., Cowpen Quay, Blyth, Northumberland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5220S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SEADEN, GEORGE ERNEST (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Ernest Albert and Annie Seaden, of 43, Milton St., Swanscombe, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14588)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 21 January 1916
LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL. CHIEF-STOKER G. E. SEADEN
Chief -Stoker G.E. Seadon of 43 Milton-street Swanscombe, was among the lost on H.M.S Natal. He had come on the boat for three years, and was present when the Bluecher (sic) was sunk. Before joining the Navy he was employed at the Wallpaper Works at Greenhithe, and afterwards on a barge for twelve months, joining the Natal in April three years ago. He was an old scholar of Galley Hill Schools, and when at home in November for a few days visited many of his old friends and schoolfellows. (Photo)
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Ernest Albert and Annie Seaden, of 43, Milton St., Swanscombe, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14588)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Eltham & District Times - Friday 21 January 1916
LOST ON H.M.S. NATAL. CHIEF-STOKER G. E. SEADEN
Chief -Stoker G.E. Seadon of 43 Milton-street Swanscombe, was among the lost on H.M.S Natal. He had come on the boat for three years, and was present when the Bluecher (sic) was sunk. Before joining the Navy he was employed at the Wallpaper Works at Greenhithe, and afterwards on a barge for twelve months, joining the Natal in April three years ago. He was an old scholar of Galley Hill Schools, and when at home in November for a few days visited many of his old friends and schoolfellows. (Photo)
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Name - SEANEY, CHARLES HENRY (29)
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Parents - Son of Charles Henry and Mrs F. A. Seaney, of 24, Suffolk Rd., Plaistow, London
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Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/4118)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents - Son of Charles Henry and Mrs F. A. Seaney, of 24, Suffolk Rd., Plaistow, London
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Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/4118)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SEARS, GEORGE THOMAS
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Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 311686)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 311686)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SHEPHERD, WILLIAM HARRY
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Rank - Private (no. CH/13184), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Private (no. CH/13184), Royal Marine Light Infantry,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SHIP, FREDERICK
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Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1781), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1781), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - SIMPSON, JOSEPH HENRY
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Rank - Clerk, Royal Naval Reserves
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Mr. Joseph H. Simpson, clerk. Attained the rank of clerk on July 15th, 1913, and was appointed to the Natal on May 6th, 1914.
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Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Mr. Joseph H. Simpson, clerk. Attained the rank of clerk on July 15th, 1913, and was appointed to the Natal on May 6th, 1914.
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Name - SKINNER, ALBERT WILLIAM (20)
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Place of Birth - Ipswich
Parents - Son of Frances Martha Skinner, of Staithe St., Wells, Norfolk
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17254)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth - Ipswich
Parents - Son of Frances Martha Skinner, of Staithe St., Wells, Norfolk
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/17254)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SMALL, ARTHUR HENRY
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20047)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/20047)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SMITH ERNEST. J.
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20900)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/20900)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Name - SMITH, JOHN (24)
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Parents - Son of Isabella Henderson Smith, of 90, Balgrayhill, Springburn, Glasgow and the late James Smith
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Rank - Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. Clyde 5/2341) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Isabella Henderson Smith, of 90, Balgrayhill, Springburn, Glasgow and the late James Smith
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class (no. Clyde 5/2341) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - SMITH, JOSEPH (19)
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Parents - Son of Joseph and Mary H. Smith, of 24, Bridge St. Partick, Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6054) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Mary H. Smith, of 24, Bridge St. Partick, Glasgow
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/6054) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - SMITH, JOSEPH (20)
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Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Smith, of 17, Chobham St., Luton, Beds
Early History -
Rank - Writer 3rd (no. M/8543)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 14 January 1916
THIRD WRITER JOSEPH SMITH
Killed in the explosion of H.M.S. Natal. Previous to entering the Navy when war had been declared, he was in the marine office of the Vauxhall and West Hydraulic Engineer- Co., Ltd., Luton. Last evening there was a solemn memorial service at the Luton Parish Church, similar to that held for the late Capt. Cumberland. The Vicar (Rev. A. E. Chapman) gave the address, and the Dead March was played by Mr. Gostelow
North Bucks Times and County Observer - Tuesday 18 January 1916
Amongst the local victims of the " Natal " disaster was Third Writer Joseph Smith, son of Mr. Joseph Smith, of 17. Chobham Street. He had been in the marine office in the West Hydraulic Works, and when war broke out he transferred his services to the Navy. He went to Chatham barracks, and got on so well in his studies there that he was very soon appointed to a ship and transferred to H.M.S. Natal as third writer. Mr. Smith has another son, Alfred, who also holds a position as writer in the Navy. Joseph was a footballer, and was Captain of the West Ward Rangers for three seasons.
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Parents - Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Smith, of 17, Chobham St., Luton, Beds
Early History -
Rank - Writer 3rd (no. M/8543)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 14 January 1916
THIRD WRITER JOSEPH SMITH
Killed in the explosion of H.M.S. Natal. Previous to entering the Navy when war had been declared, he was in the marine office of the Vauxhall and West Hydraulic Engineer- Co., Ltd., Luton. Last evening there was a solemn memorial service at the Luton Parish Church, similar to that held for the late Capt. Cumberland. The Vicar (Rev. A. E. Chapman) gave the address, and the Dead March was played by Mr. Gostelow
North Bucks Times and County Observer - Tuesday 18 January 1916
Amongst the local victims of the " Natal " disaster was Third Writer Joseph Smith, son of Mr. Joseph Smith, of 17. Chobham Street. He had been in the marine office in the West Hydraulic Works, and when war broke out he transferred his services to the Navy. He went to Chatham barracks, and got on so well in his studies there that he was very soon appointed to a ship and transferred to H.M.S. Natal as third writer. Mr. Smith has another son, Alfred, who also holds a position as writer in the Navy. Joseph was a footballer, and was Captain of the West Ward Rangers for three seasons.
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Name - SMITH, WILLIAM HENRY (26)
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Parents - Son of George and Rachel Smith, of 6, Western Dwellings, Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/9972)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Rachel Smith, of 6, Western Dwellings, Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/9972)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SOLDATO, GIUSEPPE (26)
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Place of Birth - Senglea, Malta
Parents - Son of John Soldato
Early History - Husband of Maddalena Soldato, of 84, Strada Due Porte, Senglea, Malta
Rank - Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. 362466)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Place of Birth - Senglea, Malta
Parents - Son of John Soldato
Early History - Husband of Maddalena Soldato, of 84, Strada Due Porte, Senglea, Malta
Rank - Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. 362466)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette - Monday 10 January 1916
With the same feelings of mournful pride we convey the official intelligence communicated to us yesterday that information has been received from the Admiralty that there were no Maltese survivors in H.M.S. "Natal", which was blown up recently in England. The following ratings are missing:--
Joseph Callus, Officers Cook 1st Class o.n., 858,950.
Wan Francesco Buhagiar, Officers Steward 3rd Cl. o.n. 865,300.
Joseph Galea, Officers Steward 1st Cl. o.n. 355,112.
Lewis Micallef, Officers Cook 3rd Cl., o.n. L 3,?46.
John Reitano Officers Steward 3rd Cl. L 8810.
Giuseppe Soldato, Officers Steward 2nd Cl. o.n. 362,466.
We voice the feelings of the entire community in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the humble heroes who have swelled the Maltese roll of honour in the fight for right and freedom in which the Empire is engaged.
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Name - SOUPER, JOHN JAMES
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/43867)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/43867)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - SPAIN, ERNEST HENRY
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Rank - Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 187501)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 187501)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STAFFORD, WILLIAM FRANCIS (21)
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Parents - Son of Margaret B. Stafford, of 43, Northumberland Terrace, Everton, Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant (no. M/5693)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents - Son of Margaret B. Stafford, of 43, Northumberland Terrace, Everton, Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Sick Berth Attendant (no. M/5693)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STARKEY, JAMES FREDERICK
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6917)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6917)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STEDMAN, AMOS HAROLD (30)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Hephzibah Stedman, of 9, Nursery Terrace, Bill St., Frindsbury, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/531)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of James and Hephzibah Stedman, of 9, Nursery Terrace, Bill St., Frindsbury, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/531)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Name - STENNER, FREDERICK
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Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/4470)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Able Seaman (no. SS/4470)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STEVENS, EDWARD (34)
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Early History - Husband of E. H. Stevens, of 5, Marion Terrace, Kent Rd., Halling, Rochester
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 292987)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 22 January 1916
First Class Chief Petty Officer E. Stevens (Halling)
WHO PERISHED ON THE NATAL.
Much sympathy has been extended to Mrs. Stevens, .5, Miriam Terrace, Halling, who has received intimation from the Admiralty that her husband, 1st Class Chief Petty Officer Edward Stevens, perished on the ill-fated Vessel, H.M.S. Natal. He was 35 years of age and leaves a widow, a son (aged 8 years) and a daughter (aged 4), to mourn their loss. He served in the Royal Navy for 17 years, and lost a brother on H.M.S. Hawke. Another brother was a survivor of the Formidable. All the family are natives of Wouldham. Mrs. Stevens will deem it a great favour if any survivor of the Natal will kindly send to her any particulars of her late husband's last moments.
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Early History - Husband of E. H. Stevens, of 5, Marion Terrace, Kent Rd., Halling, Rochester
Rank - Petty Officer Stoker (no. 292987)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 22 January 1916
First Class Chief Petty Officer E. Stevens (Halling)
WHO PERISHED ON THE NATAL.
Much sympathy has been extended to Mrs. Stevens, .5, Miriam Terrace, Halling, who has received intimation from the Admiralty that her husband, 1st Class Chief Petty Officer Edward Stevens, perished on the ill-fated Vessel, H.M.S. Natal. He was 35 years of age and leaves a widow, a son (aged 8 years) and a daughter (aged 4), to mourn their loss. He served in the Royal Navy for 17 years, and lost a brother on H.M.S. Hawke. Another brother was a survivor of the Formidable. All the family are natives of Wouldham. Mrs. Stevens will deem it a great favour if any survivor of the Natal will kindly send to her any particulars of her late husband's last moments.
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Name - STEVENS, HERBERT WILLIAM
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Rank - Musician (no. RMB/22), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Rank - Musician (no. RMB/22), Royal Marine Band,
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - STOCKWELL, ARTHUR THOMAS (36)
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Parents - Son of Mrs. R. Stockwell, of 6, Godfrey Hill, Woolwich, London
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 302308)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Parents - Son of Mrs. R. Stockwell, of 6, Godfrey Hill, Woolwich, London
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 302308)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STOKES, LEONARD ARTHUR REGINALD
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23755)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23755)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STONE, ARCHIBALD (31)
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Parents - Son of Joseph and Jean Stone, of Perth, Western Australia
Early History - Husband of Ettie C. Stone, of 24, Commercial Rd., Lambeth, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 298111
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Joseph and Jean Stone, of Perth, Western Australia
Early History - Husband of Ettie C. Stone, of 24, Commercial Rd., Lambeth, London
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 298111
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - STRATTON, JOHN (22)
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Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/4210)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portadown News - Saturday 08 January 1916
PORTADOWN AND THE WAR
Mrs Stratton, Park Road, Portadown, has received official intimation that her son Jack has been killed by an explosion. He was an armourer on H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up in harbour on December 30th. Deceased was only 22 years of age. About five weeks ago he visited his parents, and left to re-join his ship.
Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 08 January 1916
LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL.
Armourer J. Stratton, lost with H.M.S. Natal on 30th ult., was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stratton, 86, Park Read, Portadown. Deceased was 22 years of age, and spent short leave at his parents home shortly before Christmas.
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Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/4210)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portadown News - Saturday 08 January 1916
PORTADOWN AND THE WAR
Mrs Stratton, Park Road, Portadown, has received official intimation that her son Jack has been killed by an explosion. He was an armourer on H.M.S. Natal, which was blown up in harbour on December 30th. Deceased was only 22 years of age. About five weeks ago he visited his parents, and left to re-join his ship.
Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 08 January 1916
LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL.
Armourer J. Stratton, lost with H.M.S. Natal on 30th ult., was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stratton, 86, Park Read, Portadown. Deceased was 22 years of age, and spent short leave at his parents home shortly before Christmas.
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Name - STUART, WILLIAM (31)
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Parents - Adopted son of Clara Hawkins, (nee Champ), of Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Berks
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Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/9529), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Adopted son of Clara Hawkins, (nee Champ), of Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Berks
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/9529), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - STURMEY, CHARLES THOMAS (22)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Sarah Elizabeth Sturmey, of 34, Chalgrove Rd., Park Lane, Tottenham, London
Early History - Native of Portsmouth, Memorial
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/16909)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Sarah Elizabeth Sturmey, of 34, Chalgrove Rd., Park Lane, Tottenham, London
Early History - Native of Portsmouth, Memorial
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/16909)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 14 January 1916
Name - SUTHERLAND WILLIAM
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Early History - From Aberdeen
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/13207), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Aberdeen Evening Express - Tuesday 04 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
SUTHERLAND.—Killed on 30th December on H.M.S. ''Natal,"' Gunner William Sutherland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sutherland, 63 Causewayend, Aberdeen, aged 19 years.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
Aberdeen Gunner Among Missing.
A report was current Monday that Gunner William Sutherland, young Aberdeen man, on board H.M.S. Natal, had been saved from the disaster which overtook that vessel, but unfortunately it proved incorrect. His father, who resides 63 Causewayend, is Mr Ivan Sutherland, vice-president of the monumental branch of the United Operative Masons, and received official intimation on Tuesday to the effect that as Gunner Sutherland’s name did not appear in the list of survivors, and must be regarded as having lost his life. The gunner was 19 years of age and was Mr Sutherland's eldest son. For a time he was in the bakery department of the Northern Co-operative Company, but three years ago he joined the Royal Marine Artillery, and during the last two years was attached to H.M.S Natal. A first-class shot and gun-layer and held two medals for shooting.
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Early History - From Aberdeen
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/13207), Royal Marine Artillery,
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Aberdeen Evening Express - Tuesday 04 January 1916
Roll of Honour.
SUTHERLAND.—Killed on 30th December on H.M.S. ''Natal,"' Gunner William Sutherland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sutherland, 63 Causewayend, Aberdeen, aged 19 years.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 07 January 1916
Aberdeen Gunner Among Missing.
A report was current Monday that Gunner William Sutherland, young Aberdeen man, on board H.M.S. Natal, had been saved from the disaster which overtook that vessel, but unfortunately it proved incorrect. His father, who resides 63 Causewayend, is Mr Ivan Sutherland, vice-president of the monumental branch of the United Operative Masons, and received official intimation on Tuesday to the effect that as Gunner Sutherland’s name did not appear in the list of survivors, and must be regarded as having lost his life. The gunner was 19 years of age and was Mr Sutherland's eldest son. For a time he was in the bakery department of the Northern Co-operative Company, but three years ago he joined the Royal Marine Artillery, and during the last two years was attached to H.M.S Natal. A first-class shot and gun-layer and held two medals for shooting.
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Name - SWAIN, TOM HENRY (31)
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Early History - Husband of Annie Swain, of 51, Channel View Rd., Eastbourne, Sussex
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10612), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Early History - Husband of Annie Swain, of 51, Channel View Rd., Eastbourne, Sussex
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10612), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - SWEET, THE REV. ALGERNON SYDNEY OSBORNE (28)
DOB - 8th October 1887
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of The Rev. A.S.O. Sweet (Vicar of Cowlinge, Suffolk), and Alice Mary Sweet, of Travershes, Withycombe Raleigh, Exmouth
Early History - Was Curate at St John's, Forton, Gosport from 1911 to 1914. Appointed to HMS NATAL in August 1914
Rank - Chaplain
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 04 January 1916
DROWNED
REV. A. S. 0. SWEET. In the list published by the Admiralty of the officers who lost their lives in the disaster to " Natal," on December 30th, appears the name of the Chaplain on the vessel, the Rev. A. S. O. Sweet. The rev. gentleman was was an "old boy" of Ardlingly College.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 07 February 1916
CHAPLAIN OF THE NATAL.
A Gosport's Vicar's Tribute.
In this month’s “ Forton Parish Magazine” the Vicar (the Rev. C.S. Carey) makes a very feeling reference to the death of the Rev. Algernon Sydney Sweet, Chaplain of H.M.S Natal, the armoured cruiser which was blown up in harbour on December 30th, with heavy loss of life, including the Chaplain. Mr. Sweet was formerly deacon, and afterwards priest at St. John’s, Forton. “In the ordinary course of events (say's the Vicar), he should have stayed with us much longer than he did, but he was longing to work for Christ in the Navy, so it was obviously the thing for him to go as chaplain, in which capacity he combined his two-fold desire to be a priest and a sailor. In 1914, he was appointed to the Natal, in which ship he remained till the end. To his mother and sisters we offer our great sympathy for their loss, from the earthily point of view.”
Bury Free Press - Saturday 08 January 1916
VICTIM OF H,M.S. NATAL DISASTER.
SON OF FORMER COWLINGS VICAR.
It will be read with much sorrow by many in the parish of Cowlings that among the names of the victims in the disaster caused the explosion H.M.S Natal which were published on Monday, that the name the Rev. A. S. O. Sweet occurs. The unfortunate young man. who has thus made the supreme sacrifice, was the only son of the late Rev. A. S. O. .Sweet, formally Vicar o Cowling for 10 years. The deceased was trained for the ministry of the church at Kelham Hall, Notts., being appointed on leaving college to the curacy at Gosport. He did a great deal work among the sailors, and at the time of the explosion was chaplain to the “Natal.’’
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DOB - 8th October 1887
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of The Rev. A.S.O. Sweet (Vicar of Cowlinge, Suffolk), and Alice Mary Sweet, of Travershes, Withycombe Raleigh, Exmouth
Early History - Was Curate at St John's, Forton, Gosport from 1911 to 1914. Appointed to HMS NATAL in August 1914
Rank - Chaplain
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 04 January 1916
DROWNED
REV. A. S. 0. SWEET. In the list published by the Admiralty of the officers who lost their lives in the disaster to " Natal," on December 30th, appears the name of the Chaplain on the vessel, the Rev. A. S. O. Sweet. The rev. gentleman was was an "old boy" of Ardlingly College.
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 07 February 1916
CHAPLAIN OF THE NATAL.
A Gosport's Vicar's Tribute.
In this month’s “ Forton Parish Magazine” the Vicar (the Rev. C.S. Carey) makes a very feeling reference to the death of the Rev. Algernon Sydney Sweet, Chaplain of H.M.S Natal, the armoured cruiser which was blown up in harbour on December 30th, with heavy loss of life, including the Chaplain. Mr. Sweet was formerly deacon, and afterwards priest at St. John’s, Forton. “In the ordinary course of events (say's the Vicar), he should have stayed with us much longer than he did, but he was longing to work for Christ in the Navy, so it was obviously the thing for him to go as chaplain, in which capacity he combined his two-fold desire to be a priest and a sailor. In 1914, he was appointed to the Natal, in which ship he remained till the end. To his mother and sisters we offer our great sympathy for their loss, from the earthily point of view.”
Bury Free Press - Saturday 08 January 1916
VICTIM OF H,M.S. NATAL DISASTER.
SON OF FORMER COWLINGS VICAR.
It will be read with much sorrow by many in the parish of Cowlings that among the names of the victims in the disaster caused the explosion H.M.S Natal which were published on Monday, that the name the Rev. A. S. O. Sweet occurs. The unfortunate young man. who has thus made the supreme sacrifice, was the only son of the late Rev. A. S. O. .Sweet, formally Vicar o Cowling for 10 years. The deceased was trained for the ministry of the church at Kelham Hall, Notts., being appointed on leaving college to the curacy at Gosport. He did a great deal work among the sailors, and at the time of the explosion was chaplain to the “Natal.’’
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Name - TABUTEAU, AUGUSTUS ELLIOTT
DOB - 2nd October 1880
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Fleet Paymaster
Service History - Enrolment Date 15 Jan 1898,Rank Fleet Paymaster. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
London and China Telegraph - Monday 03 January 1916
Staff Paymaster Augustus E. TABUTEAU, who was one of the officers who lost his life in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, reached his rank in October, 1911, and was appointed to the Natal in September, 1912. As clerk he landed from the Centurion in China, 1900, with the Naval Brigade under Sir E. H. Seymour for the advance to Peking. He was specially promoted paymaster for services in connection with the operations in North China.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Fleet-Paymaster Augustus E. Tabuteau. Appointed to the Nata! on September 17th, 1912. He was on the secretarial staff of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour when Commander- in - Chief in China and at Plymouth, and was specially promoted to paymaster for his services in North China, 1900, when he was landed from the Centurion with the Naval Brigade under Sir Edward Seymour for the advance to Peking. He became assistant clerk January 15th, 1898; clerk, January 15th, 1899; assistant-paymaster, October 2nd, 1901; paymaster, October 2nd, 1907; staff-paymaster, October 2nd, 1911; and fleet-paymaster, October 2nd, 1915.
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DOB - 2nd October 1880
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Fleet Paymaster
Service History - Enrolment Date 15 Jan 1898,Rank Fleet Paymaster. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
London and China Telegraph - Monday 03 January 1916
Staff Paymaster Augustus E. TABUTEAU, who was one of the officers who lost his life in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, reached his rank in October, 1911, and was appointed to the Natal in September, 1912. As clerk he landed from the Centurion in China, 1900, with the Naval Brigade under Sir E. H. Seymour for the advance to Peking. He was specially promoted paymaster for services in connection with the operations in North China.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Fleet-Paymaster Augustus E. Tabuteau. Appointed to the Nata! on September 17th, 1912. He was on the secretarial staff of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour when Commander- in - Chief in China and at Plymouth, and was specially promoted to paymaster for his services in North China, 1900, when he was landed from the Centurion with the Naval Brigade under Sir Edward Seymour for the advance to Peking. He became assistant clerk January 15th, 1898; clerk, January 15th, 1899; assistant-paymaster, October 2nd, 1901; paymaster, October 2nd, 1907; staff-paymaster, October 2nd, 1911; and fleet-paymaster, October 2nd, 1915.
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Name - TAYLOR, ARTHUR WILLIAM (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Alice Taylor, of Vicarage Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/27641)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Alice Taylor, of Vicarage Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/27641)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TAYLOR, JOHN HERBERT
DOB -
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Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/5910)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Early History -
Rank - Armourer's Crew (no. M/5910)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TAYLOR, NATHANIEL (22)
DOB - 7th June, 1893
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Susan Taylor, of Rookvale, Katesbridge, Co. Down
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/768)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Newry Reporter - Thursday 06 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. —— The name of Mr. Nathaniel Taylor, eldest son of Mr. Robert Taylor, J.P., of Rookvale, near Katesbridge, is not included amongst the list of survivors of the crew of H.M.S. Natal. Mr. Taylor joined the navy some years ago as an engineer artificer. He was promoted to a more important post lately, and while on a visit to his parents about five weeks ago he informed them, in the course of conversation regarding explosions on warships, that should anything of that nature occur on the Natal while he was on duty there would be no hope for him. The late Mr. Taylor was a relative of Mr. T. B. Wallace, solicitor, Dromore.
Banbridge Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE “ NATAL” DISASTER
Banbridge Man Lost. Engine-room Artificer N. Taylor.
Official intimation has been received of the loss of Nathan Taylor, Engine-room Artificer, in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal, which occurred last week when this good ship was sunk in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, Nathaniel Taylor was the eldest son of Mr, Robert Taylor, J.P., Shanrod. He was born on 7th June, 1893, and educated at the local school and the Royal Academical Institution, Belfast, On the nomination of the Commissioners and having passed the qualifying examination, he was appointed to the Royal Navy as boy artificer in the engineering department, He was trained on the “ Tenedos " at Chatham and the ** Indus” at Devonport, and got his first appointment at sea on one of the earlier Dreadnoughts - H.M.S. ''Natal,” which was blown up in one of the call harbours last week. It is considered that the explosion was accidental, but with this tragic result —the loss of Nathaniel Taylor and 300 brave men. He was in the battle zone from the first day war was declared. His ship was part of Admiral Beatty’s squadron which fought with the German Naval division in the German Ocean when the '' Blucher ’ was sunk and other ships destroyed, while our own ''Lion '' and " Tiger ” were somewhat injured. He was last home five weeks ago for a few days. Universal regret is felt for the untimely end of a promising career , and sympathy with his relatives in their great loss. (Photo)
Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 08 January 1916
LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL.
Engine Room Artificer Nathaniel Taylor, killed in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, was the oldest son of Mr. Robert Taylor, Shararod. Katesbridge, County Down. He was 22 years of age.
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DOB - 7th June, 1893
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Susan Taylor, of Rookvale, Katesbridge, Co. Down
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/768)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Newry Reporter - Thursday 06 January 1916
THE LOSS OF H.M.S. NATAL. —— The name of Mr. Nathaniel Taylor, eldest son of Mr. Robert Taylor, J.P., of Rookvale, near Katesbridge, is not included amongst the list of survivors of the crew of H.M.S. Natal. Mr. Taylor joined the navy some years ago as an engineer artificer. He was promoted to a more important post lately, and while on a visit to his parents about five weeks ago he informed them, in the course of conversation regarding explosions on warships, that should anything of that nature occur on the Natal while he was on duty there would be no hope for him. The late Mr. Taylor was a relative of Mr. T. B. Wallace, solicitor, Dromore.
Banbridge Chronicle - Saturday 08 January 1916
THE “ NATAL” DISASTER
Banbridge Man Lost. Engine-room Artificer N. Taylor.
Official intimation has been received of the loss of Nathan Taylor, Engine-room Artificer, in the disaster to H.M.S. Natal, which occurred last week when this good ship was sunk in harbour as the result of an internal explosion, Nathaniel Taylor was the eldest son of Mr, Robert Taylor, J.P., Shanrod. He was born on 7th June, 1893, and educated at the local school and the Royal Academical Institution, Belfast, On the nomination of the Commissioners and having passed the qualifying examination, he was appointed to the Royal Navy as boy artificer in the engineering department, He was trained on the “ Tenedos " at Chatham and the ** Indus” at Devonport, and got his first appointment at sea on one of the earlier Dreadnoughts - H.M.S. ''Natal,” which was blown up in one of the call harbours last week. It is considered that the explosion was accidental, but with this tragic result —the loss of Nathaniel Taylor and 300 brave men. He was in the battle zone from the first day war was declared. His ship was part of Admiral Beatty’s squadron which fought with the German Naval division in the German Ocean when the '' Blucher ’ was sunk and other ships destroyed, while our own ''Lion '' and " Tiger ” were somewhat injured. He was last home five weeks ago for a few days. Universal regret is felt for the untimely end of a promising career , and sympathy with his relatives in their great loss. (Photo)
Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 08 January 1916
LOST WITH H.M.S. NATAL.
Engine Room Artificer Nathaniel Taylor, killed in the explosion on H.M.S. Natal, was the oldest son of Mr. Robert Taylor, Shararod. Katesbridge, County Down. He was 22 years of age.
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Name - THOMAS, ARTHUR DAVID (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Thomas, of 20, Manselton Rd., Manselton, Swansea
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Wales/Z/1252) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Margaret Thomas, of 20, Manselton Rd., Manselton, Swansea
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Wales/Z/1252) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - THOMPSON, EDWARD HERBERT (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Herbert Wilkinson Thompson and Minnie Carver Thompson, of Burton-on-Trent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/11778)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Herbert Wilkinson Thompson and Minnie Carver Thompson, of Burton-on-Trent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/11778)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - THOMPSON, MATTHEW (29)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
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Early History - Husband of Esther Thompson, of 10, Etruria St., Longsight, Manchester
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 216226)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Esther Thompson, of 10, Etruria St., Longsight, Manchester
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 216226)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - THOMSON, WILLIAM (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson, of I, Windsor Grove, Bristol
Early History - Husband of Louise Smith (formerly Thomson), of 24, Albert Rd., Devonport
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 301237)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomson, of I, Windsor Grove, Bristol
Early History - Husband of Louise Smith (formerly Thomson), of 24, Albert Rd., Devonport
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. 301237)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - THURLOW, FREDERICK (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George and Emily Thurlow, of Middle St., Nazeing, Waltham Cross, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112179)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
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Parents - Son of George and Emily Thurlow, of Middle St., Nazeing, Waltham Cross, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112179)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TILLMAN, WILLIAM (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Emma Tillman, of 15, Pelling St., Limehouse, London
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/16050)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Emma Tillman, of 15, Pelling St., Limehouse, London
Early History -
Rank - Carpenter's Crew (no. M/16050)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TIPPEY, MARK (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. Harriet Tippey, of 74, Bickersteth St., Stockton-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7018S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mrs. Harriet Tippey, of 74, Bickersteth St., Stockton-on-Tees
Early History -
Rank - Stoker (no. 7018S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TITLEY, GUY (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Addison and Matilda Titley, of Duffield, Derby
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Mansfield Reporter - Friday 07 January 1916
Among those who went down with the armoured cruiser, 'The Natal,' stated by the Admiralty to have been sunk in harbour as the result of an explosion, was Lieutenant Guy Titley. younger brother of Councillor E. A. Titiey. of Mansfield. The young officer had made "good" as the Americans say, ever since he joined the Navy, and his death will be a distinct loss and will be mourned by a large circle of friends. Three or four years ago we were on "The Natal," shim she was at Weymouth, and we were very much impressed by her size and modern equipment. Her loss to the Navy is a Severe one.
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal - Saturday 08 January 1916
DUFFIELD OFFICER ON H.M.S. NATAL.
With much regret we have to announce the death of Lieut. Guy Titley, son of Mr. Addison Titley, of Duffield, who was amongst the officers who lost their lives the explosion which occurred on H.M.S. Natal on December 31st, and much sympathy will be expressed for Mr. Titley in his bereavement. The late Lieutenant, who had a most promising career before him, was only twenty-four years of age. and was most popular with everyone who came in contact with him, for he was of such a kind and genial disposition. He was the youngest of Mr. Titley's four sons, and received his early education at Malvern Links. In 1904 he commenced his studies at Osborne, and later at Dartmouth, and it is deeply regrettable that such young and promising career should be cut short in so tragic a manner. Among the late Lieutenant’s voyages abroad include his visit to America with Sir Edward Hobart Seymour as midshipman, and in 1909 he went to the Cape on the Defiance,” which was the escort of the Duke of Connaught in 1909. subsequently went to India for short time. It was only month before the Natal went down that the late Lieut, visited his father at Duffield while on three days leave, and he was then in the highest of spirits. On Sunday muffled peals were rung at Duffield Parish Church. (Photo)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Addison and Matilda Titley, of Duffield, Derby
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Mansfield Reporter - Friday 07 January 1916
Among those who went down with the armoured cruiser, 'The Natal,' stated by the Admiralty to have been sunk in harbour as the result of an explosion, was Lieutenant Guy Titley. younger brother of Councillor E. A. Titiey. of Mansfield. The young officer had made "good" as the Americans say, ever since he joined the Navy, and his death will be a distinct loss and will be mourned by a large circle of friends. Three or four years ago we were on "The Natal," shim she was at Weymouth, and we were very much impressed by her size and modern equipment. Her loss to the Navy is a Severe one.
Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal - Saturday 08 January 1916
DUFFIELD OFFICER ON H.M.S. NATAL.
With much regret we have to announce the death of Lieut. Guy Titley, son of Mr. Addison Titley, of Duffield, who was amongst the officers who lost their lives the explosion which occurred on H.M.S. Natal on December 31st, and much sympathy will be expressed for Mr. Titley in his bereavement. The late Lieutenant, who had a most promising career before him, was only twenty-four years of age. and was most popular with everyone who came in contact with him, for he was of such a kind and genial disposition. He was the youngest of Mr. Titley's four sons, and received his early education at Malvern Links. In 1904 he commenced his studies at Osborne, and later at Dartmouth, and it is deeply regrettable that such young and promising career should be cut short in so tragic a manner. Among the late Lieutenant’s voyages abroad include his visit to America with Sir Edward Hobart Seymour as midshipman, and in 1909 he went to the Cape on the Defiance,” which was the escort of the Duke of Connaught in 1909. subsequently went to India for short time. It was only month before the Natal went down that the late Lieut, visited his father at Duffield while on three days leave, and he was then in the highest of spirits. On Sunday muffled peals were rung at Duffield Parish Church. (Photo)
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Name - TOPLIFFE, THOMAS HENRY,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Annie Topliffe
Early History - Husband of Anna Johnson (formerly Topliffe), of 273, Northumberland Rd., Southampton
Rank - Private (no. CH/15244), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry and Annie Topliffe
Early History - Husband of Anna Johnson (formerly Topliffe), of 273, Northumberland Rd., Southampton
Rank - Private (no. CH/15244), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Illustrated London News - Saturday 15 January 1916
Name - TREWEEKS, RICHARD EDWARD LEWIS,
DOB -
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieut. Richard E. L. Treweeks. Had served in the Natal since September 28th, 1913. He was entered a supplementary lieutenant on April 1st of the same year.
Welshman - Friday 07 January 1916
OFFICER'S DEATH. - Among the officers who met their death through the blowing up of H.M.S Natal was Lieut. R.E.L. Treweeks, son of Major R.H. Treweeks of Pembroke.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 12 January 1916
Amongst those who perished as the result of the lamentable disaster to the cruiser Natal was Lieut. R.E.L. Treweeks, eldest son of Maj. R. H. Treweeks, recruiting officer, Pembroke. Lieut. Treweeks was born at Pembroke and was educated at the Pembroke Dock County Intermediate School. He served his apprenticeship in the mercantile marine, and at a very early period of his subsequent career obtained a master's certificate. He afterwards entered the service of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and become second officer of one of their mail boats. While holding that position he was recommended to the Admiralty, and, having previously joined the Royal Naval Reserve, was granted a commission as a supplementary lieutenant n the navy in April 1913. He was appointed to the Natal in September of the same year and served in her until the disaster occurred. While serving in the cruiser Bristol he smartly removed the wireless installation from one of the masts and thus enabled the ship to pass under a bridge and proceed through the Manchester Ship Canal to Manchester. Lieut. Treweeks was 32 years of age and married. His great-grandfather served as cashier at this Dockyard, and Engineer- Sub Lieut. H. C. Treweeks, his brother, is at present serving in a battleship.
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Rank - Lieutenant,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Lieut. Richard E. L. Treweeks. Had served in the Natal since September 28th, 1913. He was entered a supplementary lieutenant on April 1st of the same year.
Welshman - Friday 07 January 1916
OFFICER'S DEATH. - Among the officers who met their death through the blowing up of H.M.S Natal was Lieut. R.E.L. Treweeks, son of Major R.H. Treweeks of Pembroke.
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 12 January 1916
Amongst those who perished as the result of the lamentable disaster to the cruiser Natal was Lieut. R.E.L. Treweeks, eldest son of Maj. R. H. Treweeks, recruiting officer, Pembroke. Lieut. Treweeks was born at Pembroke and was educated at the Pembroke Dock County Intermediate School. He served his apprenticeship in the mercantile marine, and at a very early period of his subsequent career obtained a master's certificate. He afterwards entered the service of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and become second officer of one of their mail boats. While holding that position he was recommended to the Admiralty, and, having previously joined the Royal Naval Reserve, was granted a commission as a supplementary lieutenant n the navy in April 1913. He was appointed to the Natal in September of the same year and served in her until the disaster occurred. While serving in the cruiser Bristol he smartly removed the wireless installation from one of the masts and thus enabled the ship to pass under a bridge and proceed through the Manchester Ship Canal to Manchester. Lieut. Treweeks was 32 years of age and married. His great-grandfather served as cashier at this Dockyard, and Engineer- Sub Lieut. H. C. Treweeks, his brother, is at present serving in a battleship.
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Name - TRIGGS, GEORGE WILLIAM (28)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Husband of Mrs. J. C. Lombe (formerly Triggs), of 40, Spondon Rd., Brood Lane St., Tottenham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 222315)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Husband of Mrs. J. C. Lombe (formerly Triggs), of 40, Spondon Rd., Brood Lane St., Tottenham, London,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 222315)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TWEEDIE, ROBERT
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Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30487)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/30487)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - TWITTY, GEORGE
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Isabella Twitty, of 15, First St., Horden, Sunderland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5385S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Isabella Twitty, of 15, First St., Horden, Sunderland
Rank - Stoker (no. 5385S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - URRY, HECTOR WILLIAM
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/22577)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/22577)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - VELVIN, ALBERT EDWIN
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Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19922)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19922)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - VENTRIS, WILLIAM (37)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late George and Emily Ventris, of Maplin Cottages, Great Wakering, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 188082)
Service History - Awarded China Medal, 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of the late George and Emily Ventris, of Maplin Cottages, Great Wakering, Essex
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 188082)
Service History - Awarded China Medal, 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser - Thursday 06 January 1916
Much regret felt at Shoeburyness and Great Wakering at the news that amongst those who perished was Petty Officer William Ventris. of Great Wakering. He joined the navy about seven ago, and had gained quick promotion. He will be remembered as the old Shoeburyness St. Andrews footballer, and earned considerable reputation locally. He was thirty years of age. Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser - Thursday 13 January 1916 In our last issue in recording the death of Petty Officer W Ventris we omitted to state that the deceased had served seventeen years in the Navy, and was 36 years of age. He was an uncle of the Shoebury St. Andrews footballer and a brother of Mr. Alfred Ventris of Serrand, Richmond Avenue, Shoeburyness. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk |
China Medal, 1900
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Name - WALKER, REGINALD DOUGLAS(33)
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Early History - Son-in-law of Robert Barr, and husband of Lily Walker, nee Barr, of 126, Henderson Rd., Eastney, Portsmouth
Rank - Sergeant (no. RMA/8862), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 11 January 1916
Killed in Action
WALKER—In ever-loving memory of my dear husband, Reg.. sergeant R.M.A.. who lost his life on H.M.S. Natal, aged 33. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, Lily Walker (nee Barr}, 125, Henderson-road, Eastney.
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Early History - Son-in-law of Robert Barr, and husband of Lily Walker, nee Barr, of 126, Henderson Rd., Eastney, Portsmouth
Rank - Sergeant (no. RMA/8862), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 11 January 1916
Killed in Action
WALKER—In ever-loving memory of my dear husband, Reg.. sergeant R.M.A.. who lost his life on H.M.S. Natal, aged 33. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, Lily Walker (nee Barr}, 125, Henderson-road, Eastney.
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Name - WALSH, WILLIAM
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105456) Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 03 January 1916
FATE OF BELFASTMEN ON BOARD
Mrs. William Walsh, 16, Spamount Street. Belfast, has received telegram from the Admiralty stating that the name of her husband. First Class Stoker William Walsh, does not appear in the list of those saved.
Larne Times - Saturday 22 January 1916
GENERAL CASUALTIES. Intimation is just to hand from the Admiralty that 1st Class Stoker Wm. Walsh was lost on December 30 with H.M.S. Natal, which was blown in harbour. Deceased was 25 years of age. and prior to being called on the reserve was employed at Messrs. Workman, Clark’s. He possessed medals for the Somaliland and Persian Gulf expeditions. He leaves a wife and child, who reside at 16 Spamount Street, Belfast.
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Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105456) Royal Fleet Reserve,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 03 January 1916
FATE OF BELFASTMEN ON BOARD
Mrs. William Walsh, 16, Spamount Street. Belfast, has received telegram from the Admiralty stating that the name of her husband. First Class Stoker William Walsh, does not appear in the list of those saved.
Larne Times - Saturday 22 January 1916
GENERAL CASUALTIES. Intimation is just to hand from the Admiralty that 1st Class Stoker Wm. Walsh was lost on December 30 with H.M.S. Natal, which was blown in harbour. Deceased was 25 years of age. and prior to being called on the reserve was employed at Messrs. Workman, Clark’s. He possessed medals for the Somaliland and Persian Gulf expeditions. He leaves a wife and child, who reside at 16 Spamount Street, Belfast.
Africa Medal
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Persia Medal
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Name - WARBROOK, JOHN (17)
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Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Bridget Warbrook, of 7, Fumbally's Lane, off New St., Dublin
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34438)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Bridget Warbrook, of 7, Fumbally's Lane, off New St., Dublin
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/34438)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Name - WARREN, WILLIAM (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Jane Warren, of 1a, Ewart Rd., Seaforth, Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Leading Telegraphist (no. J/10495)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Jane Warren, of 1a, Ewart Rd., Seaforth, Liverpool
Early History -
Rank - Leading Telegraphist (no. J/10495)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - WARREN, WILLIAM GEORGE (31)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William George and Elizabeth Warren, of Grays, Essex
Early History - Husband of Daisy Kate Warren, of 136, Park St., Grimsby
Rank - Carpenter,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
GRAYS WARRANT OFFICER DROWNED ON H.M.S. NATAL
Among those who perished on the H.M.S. Natal on the 30th December was Warrant Officer Wm. G. Warren, R.N. son of Mr. W. G. . Warren, of 67, Grove Road, Grays. The deceased officer, who was 32 years of age, as & boy attended school at Grays, finally going to Bridge Road under Mr. A. J. Connabeer. From Grays he went to the Greenwich Hospital Schools, where he was awarded a watch for being the second best boy in the school of a thousand boys. He then, served his apprenticeship as & shipwright at Chatham Dockyard, and at the age of nineteen entered the Royal Navy. Before he was 23 years of age he had passed for warrant rank. By his death his parents and wife lose a loving son and husband, and his country an efficient officer.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William George and Elizabeth Warren, of Grays, Essex
Early History - Husband of Daisy Kate Warren, of 136, Park St., Grimsby
Rank - Carpenter,
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Grays & Tilbury Gazette - Saturday 08 January 1916
GRAYS WARRANT OFFICER DROWNED ON H.M.S. NATAL
Among those who perished on the H.M.S. Natal on the 30th December was Warrant Officer Wm. G. Warren, R.N. son of Mr. W. G. . Warren, of 67, Grove Road, Grays. The deceased officer, who was 32 years of age, as & boy attended school at Grays, finally going to Bridge Road under Mr. A. J. Connabeer. From Grays he went to the Greenwich Hospital Schools, where he was awarded a watch for being the second best boy in the school of a thousand boys. He then, served his apprenticeship as & shipwright at Chatham Dockyard, and at the age of nineteen entered the Royal Navy. Before he was 23 years of age he had passed for warrant rank. By his death his parents and wife lose a loving son and husband, and his country an efficient officer.
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Name - WATKISS, FREDERICK JAMES (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry John and Charlotte Mary. Watkiss, of 3, Warwick Rd., South Chingford, London
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19509), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Henry John and Charlotte Mary. Watkiss, of 3, Warwick Rd., South Chingford, London
Early History -
Rank - Private (no. CH/19509), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WATSON, ELAM (34)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Mary Watson, of 78, Hillyard St., Grimsby
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10109), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of William and Mary Watson, of 78, Hillyard St., Grimsby
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/10109), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - WATTS, BENJAMIN (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Watts, of Ploughman's Home, Acle, Norwich
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Watts, of Ploughman's Home, Acle, Norwich
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/114488)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WATTS, CHARLES REGINALD (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Amelia Watts, of 15, Friary Place, Station Rd., Strood, Kent
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 240208)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Amelia Watts, of 15, Friary Place, Station Rd., Strood, Kent
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 240208)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WEATHERALL, BENJAMIN
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Mechanician (no. 301256)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Holyhead Mail and Anglesey Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL — We regret to announce that amongst the victims of the HMS - Natal disaster there is a Holyhead man, Mr Benjamin Wetherall (sic) mechanic. Mr Wetherall was 34 years of age. Eight years ago he married the daughter of the late Mr. Carter and grand-daughter of the late Harry Williams builder of this town and resided at 3 Cleveland Avenue. He leaves a wife and two children aged five and three years respectively. He was home on leave three weeks ago. The internment took place Tuesday last. Mrs Carter and Mr. Wetherall attended the funeral.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Mechanician (no. 301256)
Service History - Buried in Rosskeen Parish Churchyard
Holyhead Mail and Anglesey Herald - Friday 07 January 1916
H.M.S. NATAL — We regret to announce that amongst the victims of the HMS - Natal disaster there is a Holyhead man, Mr Benjamin Wetherall (sic) mechanic. Mr Wetherall was 34 years of age. Eight years ago he married the daughter of the late Mr. Carter and grand-daughter of the late Harry Williams builder of this town and resided at 3 Cleveland Avenue. He leaves a wife and two children aged five and three years respectively. He was home on leave three weeks ago. The internment took place Tuesday last. Mrs Carter and Mr. Wetherall attended the funeral.
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Name - WEINTZ, CHARLES (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Page and Annie Weintz, of 45, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 232619)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Page and Annie Weintz, of 45, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 232619)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WHEATLEY, STANLEY (21)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Richard Henry and Frances Wheatley, of 17, Victoria Cottages, Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14553)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Richard Henry and Frances Wheatley, of 17, Victoria Cottages, Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14553)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WHITE, CORNELIUS HENRY
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14308), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14308), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - WHITE, SPENCER JOHN (35)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary E. White, of Southview, Crossways, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and the late Walter S. White
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/6253), , Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mary E. White, of Southview, Crossways, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and the late Walter S. White
Early History -
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/6253), , Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name -WHITTINGTON HENRY (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth - Alice, Cape Province, South Africa
Parents - son of Emily J. Whittington, of 9, Church Rd., Erith, Kent, England, and the late Rev. H. Whittington
Early History -
Rank - Leading Carpenter's Crew (no. M/3503)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth - Alice, Cape Province, South Africa
Parents - son of Emily J. Whittington, of 9, Church Rd., Erith, Kent, England, and the late Rev. H. Whittington
Early History -
Rank - Leading Carpenter's Crew (no. M/3503)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WIGHTMAN, WILLIAM (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wightman, of 3, Palmerston St., Battersea Park Rd., London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/113007)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wightman, of 3, Palmerston St., Battersea Park Rd., London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/113007)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILDING, JOSEPH THOMAS (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and H. Wilding, of 3, Moss Terrace, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire
Early History - L.V.C.M. gold medallist (Victoria College of Music and Drama, London)
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1594), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and H. Wilding, of 3, Moss Terrace, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire
Early History - L.V.C.M. gold medallist (Victoria College of Music and Drama, London)
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/1594), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Name - WILKINS, ALFRED (27)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred and Fanny Wilkins, of 123, Manners Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth
Early History - Native of Portsea Island
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 271770)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
WILKINS—Dec. 30th, H.M.S. Alfred, E.R.A., aged 27 years. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wilkins, 123, Manners-road, Southsea.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alfred and Fanny Wilkins, of 123, Manners Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth
Early History - Native of Portsea Island
Rank - Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 271770)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 10 January 1916
Killed in Action
WILKINS—Dec. 30th, H.M.S. Alfred, E.R.A., aged 27 years. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wilkins, 123, Manners-road, Southsea.
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Name - WILKINS, FREDERICK THOMAS (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Emily Wilkins, of 51A, Whitehall Rd., Leeds
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/38940)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Emily Wilkins, of 51A, Whitehall Rd., Leeds
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/38940)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILLIAMS, GEORGE FREDERICK (41)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Henry and Mary Ann Williams, of Kensington, London
Early History - Husband of Ellen Rachael Williams, of 1, Buller Rd., Chalk Pitt Hill, Chatham
Rank - Private (no. CH/13678), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Henry and Mary Ann Williams, of Kensington, London
Early History - Husband of Ellen Rachael Williams, of 1, Buller Rd., Chalk Pitt Hill, Chatham
Rank - Private (no. CH/13678), Royal Marine Light Infantry
Service History -Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILLIAMS, ROBERT (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth - Islington, London
Parents - Son of John and Martha Williams, of Old Oak Cottage, Machen, Mon.
Early History -
Rank - Telegraphist (no. J/14222)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth - Islington, London
Parents - Son of John and Martha Williams, of Old Oak Cottage, Machen, Mon.
Early History -
Rank - Telegraphist (no. J/14222)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILLOUGHBY, SYDNEY ERIC (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Eliza Willoughby, of 11, Ingoldisthorpe Grove, Glengall Rd., Old Kent Rd., Camberwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/20607)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas and Eliza Willoughby, of 11, Ingoldisthorpe Grove, Glengall Rd., Old Kent Rd., Camberwell, London
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/20607)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILSON, ALEXANDER MACKINTOSH (26)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alexander and Eliza Wilson, of 32, Granville Rd., Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 236498)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Alexander and Eliza Wilson, of 32, Granville Rd., Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent
Early History -
Rank - Petty Officer (no. 236498)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WILSON, THOMAS GORDON (25)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Gordon Wilson and Alice Mary Wilson, of 16/24, Chapel Walk, Sheffield
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/900), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
There were several Sheffield men on board the cruiser Natal, which was blown up while in harbour. Happily, some of these are included in the list of survivors, but there are others who are now reported to be among the dead and missing. One of these is Musician T. Gordon Wilson, jun., son of Mr. T. Gordon Wilson, furrier, Fargate, and 110 Hunter House Road. Musician Wilson has been eleven years in the Navy, where he also went through his gunnery course. He was 24 years of age. After leaving the Abbeydale School went to the Royal Naval Academy of Music for three years. He first served on board H.M.S. Africa, then H.M.S. Temeraire, being drafted from the latter to H.M.S. Natal. A fine athlete, he captained the Academy football team, and when he went to sea he was captain of one of the boats. He was a good cricketer and a splendid swimmer
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Thomas Gordon Wilson and Alice Mary Wilson, of 16/24, Chapel Walk, Sheffield
Early History -
Rank - Musician (no. RMB/900), Royal Marine Band
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 January 1916
NATAL VICTIMS
Sheffieiders Lost on Ill-fated Cruiser.
There were several Sheffield men on board the cruiser Natal, which was blown up while in harbour. Happily, some of these are included in the list of survivors, but there are others who are now reported to be among the dead and missing. One of these is Musician T. Gordon Wilson, jun., son of Mr. T. Gordon Wilson, furrier, Fargate, and 110 Hunter House Road. Musician Wilson has been eleven years in the Navy, where he also went through his gunnery course. He was 24 years of age. After leaving the Abbeydale School went to the Royal Naval Academy of Music for three years. He first served on board H.M.S. Africa, then H.M.S. Temeraire, being drafted from the latter to H.M.S. Natal. A fine athlete, he captained the Academy football team, and when he went to sea he was captain of one of the boats. He was a good cricketer and a splendid swimmer
Name - WOODNEY, ROBERT (17)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Elizabeth Woodney, of 64, Queensland St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39160)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 03 January 1916
FATE OF BELFASTMEN ON BOARD.
The name of Boy Robert Woodney, of 64, Queensland Street, Belfast, is not included the list of those who have been saved from H.M.S. Natal. Only seventeen years of age, he joined the Navy in May last, when he served H.M.S Impregnable. He was home on leave few days before Christmas, and later his parents received from him a card bearing the crest of the Natal,
Northern Whig - Monday 03 January 1916
Belfastmen Missing and Saved.
Amongst the men the Natal, whose name does not appear in the list of saved, was Robert Woodney, of 64. Queensland Street, Belfast, who joined the navy last May. Woodney was home leave a few days before Christmas, and at Christmastide his parents received a card from him bearing the crest of the Natal. His father, Mr. Robert Woodney, is employed the Queen's Island. He was only seventeen years of age, and a youth of fine physique. After joining the navy he served first on the Impregnable.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Robert and Elizabeth Woodney, of 64, Queensland St., Belfast
Early History -
Rank - Boy First Class (no. J/39160)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 03 January 1916
FATE OF BELFASTMEN ON BOARD.
The name of Boy Robert Woodney, of 64, Queensland Street, Belfast, is not included the list of those who have been saved from H.M.S. Natal. Only seventeen years of age, he joined the Navy in May last, when he served H.M.S Impregnable. He was home on leave few days before Christmas, and later his parents received from him a card bearing the crest of the Natal,
Northern Whig - Monday 03 January 1916
Belfastmen Missing and Saved.
Amongst the men the Natal, whose name does not appear in the list of saved, was Robert Woodney, of 64. Queensland Street, Belfast, who joined the navy last May. Woodney was home leave a few days before Christmas, and at Christmastide his parents received a card from him bearing the crest of the Natal. His father, Mr. Robert Woodney, is employed the Queen's Island. He was only seventeen years of age, and a youth of fine physique. After joining the navy he served first on the Impregnable.
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Name - WRIGHT, ARTHUR (19)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Mary Wright, of 49, Marlborough Rd., Oxford
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/6016)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of John and Mary Wright, of 49, Marlborough Rd., Oxford
Early History -
Rank - Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/6016)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WRIGHT, JOHN EDWIN
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 217825)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. 217825)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WRIGHT, LESLIE JOHN
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - From Redruth, Cornwall
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14511), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Among those who lost their lives in the Natal was Gunner Leslie John Wright, R.M.A., only son of the late Inspector Wright and Mrs. Wright, of Redruth, ‘He was 18 years of age.
Cornishman - Thursday 13 January 1916
WRIGHT.—December 30th. Leslie John Wright, aged 18. gunner, Royal Marine Artillery, on board H.M.S. Natal, only son of the late Inspector and Mrs. Wright, Redruth.
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DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - From Redruth, Cornwall
Rank - Gunner (no. RMA/14511), Royal Marine Artillery
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Naval & Military Record and Royal Dockyards Gazette - Wednesday 05 January 1916
Among those who lost their lives in the Natal was Gunner Leslie John Wright, R.M.A., only son of the late Inspector Wright and Mrs. Wright, of Redruth, ‘He was 18 years of age.
Cornishman - Thursday 13 January 1916
WRIGHT.—December 30th. Leslie John Wright, aged 18. gunner, Royal Marine Artillery, on board H.M.S. Natal, only son of the late Inspector and Mrs. Wright, Redruth.
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Name - WRIGHT, RICHARD ROBINSON (30)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Emily Wright, of Stockton-on-Tees
Early History - Husband of Hannah Wright, of 4, Exeter St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 5813S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of David and Emily Wright, of Stockton-on-Tees
Early History - Husband of Hannah Wright, of 4, Exeter St., Stockton-on-Tees
Rank - Stoker (no. 5813S) Royal Naval Reserve
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - WYARD, JOHN ERNEST (23)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Susan Mary Wyard, of 21, Boswell Rd., Thornton Heath, Surrey, and the late Ephraim Wyard,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/7869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Susan Mary Wyard, of 21, Boswell Rd., Thornton Heath, Surrey, and the late Ephraim Wyard,
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. J/7869)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - YEATMAN, WILLIAM FREDERICK (18)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter and Eliza Yeatman, of 36, Melrose Gardens, New Malden, Surrey
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23766)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Walter and Eliza Yeatman, of 36, Melrose Gardens, New Malden, Surrey
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman (no. J/23766)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - YOUNG, JOHN JOSEPH
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/23811)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/23811)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - YOUNG, LEONARD LAURENCE
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Painter 1st Class (no. 167769)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Painter 1st Class (no. 167769)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - YOUNG, RICHARD (40)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Eldest son of Amy Young, of Swingate, Dover, and the late William Young
Early History - Husband of Clara Gertrude Young, of Harwich, Essex
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 277985)
Service History - Awarded East and West Africa Medal (Benin Expedition) Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Dover Express - Friday 07 January 1916
DOVORIAN MISSING ON THE 'NATAL.'
Amongst the missing on H.M.S. " Natal," blown up last Thursday, was Chief Stoker R. Young. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. W. Young, of Swingate. He entered the Navy twenty-one years ago last October. Captain Eric Back, who was in command of the " Natal," and was lost with it, was a brother of the Rev. Guy S. Back, Vicar of All Saints', Westbrook, Margate, who was formerly Curate at St. Mary's, Dover.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Eldest son of Amy Young, of Swingate, Dover, and the late William Young
Early History - Husband of Clara Gertrude Young, of Harwich, Essex
Rank - Chief Stoker (no. 277985)
Service History - Awarded East and West Africa Medal (Benin Expedition) Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Dover Express - Friday 07 January 1916
DOVORIAN MISSING ON THE 'NATAL.'
Amongst the missing on H.M.S. " Natal," blown up last Thursday, was Chief Stoker R. Young. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. W. Young, of Swingate. He entered the Navy twenty-one years ago last October. Captain Eric Back, who was in command of the " Natal," and was lost with it, was a brother of the Rev. Guy S. Back, Vicar of All Saints', Westbrook, Margate, who was formerly Curate at St. Mary's, Dover.
East and West Africa Medal
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Name - YOUNG, WALTER (22)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Francis Henry and Rebecca Young, of 32, Eastbournia Avenue, Town Rd., Lower Edmonton, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14792)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Francis Henry and Rebecca Young, of 32, Eastbournia Avenue, Town Rd., Lower Edmonton, London
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker (no. K/14792)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Name - YOUNG, WILLIAM (20)
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Amos and Selina Young, of 18, Stanhope Rd., North Finchley, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19912)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of George Amos and Selina Young, of 18, Stanhope Rd., North Finchley, London
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. K/19912)
Service History - Buried in Cromarty Cemetery
Died of Injuries
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
04/01/1916
Name - NICHOLSON, FREDERICK REGINALD
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 216539(Ch))
Service History - Buried in Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery.
Daily Express - Saturday 15 January 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
H.M.S. NATAL
DIED OF WOUNDS
Nicholson, Frederick Reginald Ldg Smn.
Note: Recorded as having died of ''burns- due to explosion''
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ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman (no. 216539(Ch))
Service History - Buried in Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery.
Daily Express - Saturday 15 January 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
H.M.S. NATAL
DIED OF WOUNDS
Nicholson, Frederick Reginald Ldg Smn.
Note: Recorded as having died of ''burns- due to explosion''
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
10/01/1916
Name - MARSH, ALBERT,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107011 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery.
Daily Express - Saturday 15 January 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
H.M.S. NATAL
DIED OF WOUNDS
Marsh, Albert, Sto 1st Cl;
Note: Recorded as having died of ''burns- due to explosion''
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107011 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery.
Daily Express - Saturday 15 January 1916
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
H.M.S. NATAL
DIED OF WOUNDS
Marsh, Albert, Sto 1st Cl;
Note: Recorded as having died of ''burns- due to explosion''
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
16/01/1916
Name - BRENNAN, JOSEPH (24)
DOB -
Place of Birth - Chryston, Glasgow
Parents - Son of William and Marjorie Harvey Brennan
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5943), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Buried in Airdrie (St. Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Kirkintilloch Gazette - Friday 14 January 1916
Seaman Joseph Brennan, of the ill-fated H.M.S. '' Natal,” is at present at his home in Chryston. Seaman Brennan is one of the few who survived that disaster.
Kilsyth Chronicle - Friday 21 January 1916
CHRYSTON.
SEAMAN’S TRAGIC DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Seaman Joseph Brennan, Muirhead. who died on Sunday evening. Seaman Brennan (as reported here last week) was just home having been one of those fortunate enough escape from the ill-fated ’’ Natal.” Beyond suffering from shock he was believed to be in quite normal health, but a week ago took bronchitis, which was followed swiftly by pneumonia. Seaman Brennan only joined the Navy about six months ago, but got on very quickly.
Brighton Gazette - Wednesday 26 January 1916
NAVAL.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
DIED OF INJURIES.
H.M.S. ''NATAL''
BRENNAN, Joseph, Able Seaman, R.N.V,R Clyde. Z/5943.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
DOB -
Place of Birth - Chryston, Glasgow
Parents - Son of William and Marjorie Harvey Brennan
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/5943), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Service History - Buried in Airdrie (St. Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Kirkintilloch Gazette - Friday 14 January 1916
Seaman Joseph Brennan, of the ill-fated H.M.S. '' Natal,” is at present at his home in Chryston. Seaman Brennan is one of the few who survived that disaster.
Kilsyth Chronicle - Friday 21 January 1916
CHRYSTON.
SEAMAN’S TRAGIC DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Seaman Joseph Brennan, Muirhead. who died on Sunday evening. Seaman Brennan (as reported here last week) was just home having been one of those fortunate enough escape from the ill-fated ’’ Natal.” Beyond suffering from shock he was believed to be in quite normal health, but a week ago took bronchitis, which was followed swiftly by pneumonia. Seaman Brennan only joined the Navy about six months ago, but got on very quickly.
Brighton Gazette - Wednesday 26 January 1916
NAVAL.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties :—
DIED OF INJURIES.
H.M.S. ''NATAL''
BRENNAN, Joseph, Able Seaman, R.N.V,R Clyde. Z/5943.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries
28/01/1916
Name - DIMMICK WILLIAM HENRY
DOB - 10th November 1871
Place of Birth - Titchfield, Hants
Parents - Son of J. and H. Dimmick, Crescent Farm, Emsworth,
Early History - Husband of Florence Amy Dunford, 70, Chaucer Rd, Gillingham, Kent
Rank - Chief Armourer 174070
Service History - Buried in Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent,
DOB - 10th November 1871
Place of Birth - Titchfield, Hants
Parents - Son of J. and H. Dimmick, Crescent Farm, Emsworth,
Early History - Husband of Florence Amy Dunford, 70, Chaucer Rd, Gillingham, Kent
Rank - Chief Armourer 174070
Service History - Buried in Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent,
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Evening Star - Saturday 01 January 1916
NAVAL DISASTER. LIST OF RESCUED CREW. ‘ The Secretary of the Admiralty announces that the following officers, petty officers, non commissioned officers, and men of H.M.S. Natal are reported to have been saved :-- Dimmick, William Henry, chief armourer; Portsmouth Evening News - Tuesday 01 February 1916 DIMMICK—On the 28th January, at Gillingham, William Henry, late chief armourer, Natal, only beloved son of J. and H. Dimmick, Crescent Farm, Emsworth, DIMMICK-—On the 28th January, at ham, Will, late chief armourer, H.M.S. Natal, beloved brother of F. and L. Knight and J. and B. Sellwood. Note: Died at home from pneumonia. Both the headstone and records at CWGC list William as being at HMS Pembroke (Chatham) but as above newspapers show he was on H.M.S Natal at time of sinking and probably the event that day led to his death a few weeks later. Sources: britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk Findagrave.com ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries |
Woodlands Cemetery. Photo: Brad Evans
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MASCOT
H.M.S Natal had a Norwegian cat called Rudolph as the ships mascot.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 14 January 1916
THE MASCOT OF H.M.S. NATAL.
We are indebted to Mr. Peter Wood, postal Telegraphist, Aberdeen, for the above photograph which depicts the Persian cat lying at her ease on the deck H.M. cruiser Natal. Poor pussy perished with the ill-fated warship. She was the recognized mascot of the vessel, and was a prime favourite with the crew.
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Sources:
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Wimbledon News - Saturday 15 January 1916
A Marine's Lines On the Sinking of the " Natal." We have received the following versified account of the loss of H.M.S. "Natal," written by Pte. F. Albutt, R.M.L.I., serving on one one of H.M. ships "somewhere." Pte. Albutt is the son of Mr. H. Albutt, of 75, Pelham-rood, Wimbledon.
LOSS OF H.M.S. "NATAL."
'Twas the Thursday after Christmas,
And the 30th day at December.
Yes ! one of the saddest days of my life.
And whilst I have life I'll remember.
We had left the fleet for harbour,
Whose name, I most not divulge,
For a spell of relaxation!
Of which we all could indulge,
We hadn't a bad Christmas,
Considering the state of the war,
Anyway a far better one,
Than the one, the year before.
The lads on board were right enough,
And made things fairly bright,
But when with Christmas over
My God! That awful sight!
Our comrade ship, alas now gone,
Was lying—safely moored;
Some of the lads, the lucky ones,
Thank goodness weren't aboard,
Were having a brief spell ashore,
Playing football and such games;
When near enough about six bells,
A cry! a ship! in flames!
I hastened up towards the deck,
And found alas! too true,
The ship was doomed and sinking,
'T' would be gone in a moment or two.
She settled down towards her stern '
T'was hopeless from the first,
With flames and smoke we scarce could see,
Which from her decks quickly burst.
In a few moments all was o'er.
The rescued were more than a third.
The remainder died like heroes,
And not a groan was heard.
Need you ask me why I'm sad
At times—for thoughts like mine
Cannot possibly make me happy,
When thinking of such a crime.
But England of her gallant sons,
Need ever be justly proud,
For at sticking to their duty
They cannot be beaten—l'm bound.
F. H. A.
Sources:
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HMS Natal Memorial Garden, Invergorden
