HMS Pheasant
M Class Destroyer (HMS Marmion)
HMS Pheasant. 01/03/1917
M Class Destroyer
Displacement: 1025 ton
Length: 82 m. Beam: 8.4 m. Draught: 2.7 m.
Propulsion:
Complement: 89 officers and men.
Armament: 3 x 4" gun, 3 x 2 , 2 x twin 21'' Torpedo tubes
M Class Destroyer
Displacement: 1025 ton
Length: 82 m. Beam: 8.4 m. Draught: 2.7 m.
Propulsion:
Complement: 89 officers and men.
Armament: 3 x 4" gun, 3 x 2 , 2 x twin 21'' Torpedo tubes
History
HMS Pheasant was an ''M'' Class Destroyer built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company in Govan on the Clyde. The Destroyer was launched in October 1916 and completed in December and was assigned to the Grand Fleet joining the 15th Destroyer Flotilla.
The Loss
HMS Pheasant left the anchorage at Stromness at 5.15 am on the morning of 1st March 1917 and headed out through Hoy Sound and then south towards the Pentland Firth.
HMT ''Grouse'' was at anchor under Rora Head as there was a heavy sea running from the north. At 6.00 am deck hand Alexander Milton heard an explosion and could see smoke. He told deck hand John McCrae to wake 2nd Hand A Crossland but it was not until 8.00 am that the skipper Thomas Francis was informed.
HMT ''Grouse'' then proceeded to where Milton thought the explosion occurred but saw the 5th Mine Sweeping Flotilla in the area.
HMT ''Cairo'' had been patrolling Hoy Sound. Skipper Alfred Jackson came on deck at 6.30 am and had heard nothing but it was reported to him by 2nd Hand Edward Bass and deck hand John Daly that they had heard a faint noise, possibly gun fire and no importance attached to it.
The first report of the loss was at 8.15 am when ''Oropesa'' signalled ''Large quantities of oil and some wreckage one mile west of Old Man of Hoy. A recovered life buoy was marked H.M.S. ''Pheasant'',''
On receiving that message ''Brandenburg'', ''Admire'', ''Harvest Hope'', ''Alert'' and ''M.L.112'' were sent with orders to '' steam along the coast off Hoy and to search''
At 9.05 am ''Loch Kildonan'' entered Stromness with the body of Midshipman R.A. Cotter RNR who had been picked up by the ''Loch Kildonan'' off The Old Man of Hoy. Amongst the personal effects found on Midshipman Cotter were three bunches of keys labelled H.M.S Pheasant and a wristwatch with water under the glass stopped at eleven minutes past six.
At 2.10 pm Lieut Westray who was in ''Admire'' reported oil coming to the surface, Black Craig E.N.E , Kame of Hoy S.E, Old Man of Hoy S, and that there was little wreckage,
At 2.33 pm all vessels were ordered back to harbour and search called off.
HMT ''Grouse'' was at anchor under Rora Head as there was a heavy sea running from the north. At 6.00 am deck hand Alexander Milton heard an explosion and could see smoke. He told deck hand John McCrae to wake 2nd Hand A Crossland but it was not until 8.00 am that the skipper Thomas Francis was informed.
HMT ''Grouse'' then proceeded to where Milton thought the explosion occurred but saw the 5th Mine Sweeping Flotilla in the area.
HMT ''Cairo'' had been patrolling Hoy Sound. Skipper Alfred Jackson came on deck at 6.30 am and had heard nothing but it was reported to him by 2nd Hand Edward Bass and deck hand John Daly that they had heard a faint noise, possibly gun fire and no importance attached to it.
The first report of the loss was at 8.15 am when ''Oropesa'' signalled ''Large quantities of oil and some wreckage one mile west of Old Man of Hoy. A recovered life buoy was marked H.M.S. ''Pheasant'',''
On receiving that message ''Brandenburg'', ''Admire'', ''Harvest Hope'', ''Alert'' and ''M.L.112'' were sent with orders to '' steam along the coast off Hoy and to search''
At 9.05 am ''Loch Kildonan'' entered Stromness with the body of Midshipman R.A. Cotter RNR who had been picked up by the ''Loch Kildonan'' off The Old Man of Hoy. Amongst the personal effects found on Midshipman Cotter were three bunches of keys labelled H.M.S Pheasant and a wristwatch with water under the glass stopped at eleven minutes past six.
At 2.10 pm Lieut Westray who was in ''Admire'' reported oil coming to the surface, Black Craig E.N.E , Kame of Hoy S.E, Old Man of Hoy S, and that there was little wreckage,
At 2.33 pm all vessels were ordered back to harbour and search called off.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 05 March 1917
DESTROYER MINED SUNK WITH ALL HANDS IN NORTH SEA.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces- One of H.M. destroyers was sunk with all hands in the North Sea on March 1st, as the result, it is thought, of striking a mine. All the next-of-kin have been informed.
Irish Independent - Monday 05 March 1917
WAR AT SEA. BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK. ALL HANDS GO DOWN WITH SHIP.
British Official. Admiralty, Sun.—^ One of H.M. destroyers was sunk with all hands in the North Sea on March 1 as the result, it is thought, of striking o mine. All the nextof-kin have been informed."
DESTROYER MINED SUNK WITH ALL HANDS IN NORTH SEA.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces- One of H.M. destroyers was sunk with all hands in the North Sea on March 1st, as the result, it is thought, of striking a mine. All the next-of-kin have been informed.
Irish Independent - Monday 05 March 1917
WAR AT SEA. BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK. ALL HANDS GO DOWN WITH SHIP.
British Official. Admiralty, Sun.—^ One of H.M. destroyers was sunk with all hands in the North Sea on March 1 as the result, it is thought, of striking o mine. All the nextof-kin have been informed."
SM U-81
21st January 1917. at 7.30 am U-81 laid 4 mines 0.9 sea miles from land.
21st January 1917. at 7.30 am U-81 laid 4 mines 0.9 sea miles from land.
U-80 mine map. 21/01/1917.
The wreck Today.
UKHO Wreck Card for HMS Pheasant is 62013. The charted position on the card is 58°52,07'N 03°27,41'W.
The Wreck Card was created in 2003 using information taken from article but the Army SAC in the ''Mariner's Mirror'' is 1997.
The Wreck Card was created in 2003 using information taken from article but the Army SAC in the ''Mariner's Mirror'' is 1997.
MBES Survey of HMS Pheasant conducted for the ORCA/SULA Shiptime Project.
HMS Pheasant was first located by John Thornton on MV Karin in May 1996 and dived by a group of British Soldiers from the Army Sub Aqua Club along with two Americans: Bernie Chowdhury and Tom Easop.
In 2017 the Shiptime Maritime Archaeology Project Orkney conducted a Multi Beam survey of the site. The wreck is in two pieces in approximately 85m of water 300m NW of the charted position.
The Wreck is Protected Place. The wreck can be dived but not touched.
Footnote: The Shiptime Maritime Archaeology Project Orkney was led by Sandra Henry of ORCA (Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology), UHI, the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute and Kevin Heath of SULA Diving, who have brought together universities, commercial companies and government bodies including Historic Environment Scotland, Marine Scotland, Ulster University, Heriot-Watt University, and Seatronics – an Acteon company.
In 2017 the Shiptime Maritime Archaeology Project Orkney conducted a Multi Beam survey of the site. The wreck is in two pieces in approximately 85m of water 300m NW of the charted position.
The Wreck is Protected Place. The wreck can be dived but not touched.
Footnote: The Shiptime Maritime Archaeology Project Orkney was led by Sandra Henry of ORCA (Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology), UHI, the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute and Kevin Heath of SULA Diving, who have brought together universities, commercial companies and government bodies including Historic Environment Scotland, Marine Scotland, Ulster University, Heriot-Watt University, and Seatronics – an Acteon company.
HMS Pheasant 1917 Book
A great new book has been produced by Fiona Grahame telling the lives of the crew. The book can be ordered from the Facebook page linked below
The Crew HMS Pheasant (Research on the crew is ongoing)
Those Lost
ATCHESON, JAMES , Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 165519). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Northern Whig - Thursday 08 March 1917
THE RANK AND FILE.
Amongst those who perished the destroyer which was lost with all hands the North Sea 1st inst. was First-Class Petty Officer James A. Atcheson, 17, Bellevue Avenue, Belfast. Deceased, who was 37 years of age, joined the navy boy 22 years ago.
Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 08 March 1917
RANK AND FILE CASUALTIES.
Acheson. First Class Petty Officer James A.. R.N., 17, .Bellevue Street, Belfast, lost in the North Sea on 1st inst.
Northern Whig - Thursday 08 March 1917
THE RANK AND FILE.
Amongst those who perished the destroyer which was lost with all hands the North Sea 1st inst. was First-Class Petty Officer James A. Atcheson, 17, Bellevue Avenue, Belfast. Deceased, who was 37 years of age, joined the navy boy 22 years ago.
Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 08 March 1917
RANK AND FILE CASUALTIES.
Acheson. First Class Petty Officer James A.. R.N., 17, .Bellevue Street, Belfast, lost in the North Sea on 1st inst.
BATES, HARRY (25), Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/32428). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
BOURNE, GEORGE (24), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/21465). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
BOWEN, WILLIAM (38), Chief Stoker (no. 291526). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
BOXER, WILLIAM TREMAIN (25), Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. M/6011). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Cornish Guardian - Friday 01 March 1918
IN MEMORIAM
BOXER.—In loving memory of William Tremain Boxer, E.R.A.. lost. on H.M.S. Pheasant. March 1st, 1917. "The great sacrifice."
Cornish Guardian - Friday 01 March 1918
IN MEMORIAM
BOXER.—In loving memory of William Tremain Boxer, E.R.A.. lost. on H.M.S. Pheasant. March 1st, 1917. "The great sacrifice."
BRADLEY, AUSTIN (32), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/61179) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
BRENNAN, ALEXANDER (22), Able Seaman (no. SS/4773). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
BROMING, EDMUND SAMUEL (32), Stoker 1st Class (no. 302199). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Mansfield Reporter - Friday 09 March 1917
MR. BRIMICOMBE, of the Red Lion, has received the sad news from the Admiralty that his nephew, E. Bromming, was on H.M.S. Destroyer " Pheasant " which went down with all hands on March 1st Young Bromming was on board the • Warrior " when it went down in the Jutland battle. On that occasion he was picked up.
Mansfield Reporter - Friday 09 March 1917
MR. BRIMICOMBE, of the Red Lion, has received the sad news from the Admiralty that his nephew, E. Bromming, was on H.M.S. Destroyer " Pheasant " which went down with all hands on March 1st Young Bromming was on board the • Warrior " when it went down in the Jutland battle. On that occasion he was picked up.
CANTRILL, JAMES HORACE (19), Wireman 2nd Class (no. M/11612) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CARR, WILLIAM (23), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 213118) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CLAPCOTT, FREDERICK , Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/9320) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CONNOLLY, PATRICK (48), Stoker (no. 1394U) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CONVIN, SIDNEY , Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/5098) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CRUNDALL, FREDERICK WALTER MARVYN , Stoker 1st Class (no. K/18053) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
CUNNINGTON, JOHN RALPH (20), Leading Telegraphist (no. J/16494) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Thursday 08 March 1917
KILLED IN ACTION.
CUNNINGTON John Ralph (Jack). younger son of W. and S, Cunnington, 39, Euston. road, leading telegraphist on one of his Majesty's Ships, killed at sea March 1st R.I.P. Age 20.
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Thursday 08 March 1917
KILLED IN ACTION.
CUNNINGTON John Ralph (Jack). younger son of W. and S, Cunnington, 39, Euston. road, leading telegraphist on one of his Majesty's Ships, killed at sea March 1st R.I.P. Age 20.
DAVIES, DAVID (28), Signalman (no. Wales Z/3105) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Welsh Gazette - Thursday 15 March 1917
SEAMAN DAVID DAVIES, Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Caetydur, Tregavon, lost with one of H.M.'s destroyers . . in the North Sea •
Welsh Gazette - Thursday 15 March 1917
SEAMAN DAVID DAVIES, Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Caetydur, Tregavon, lost with one of H.M.'s destroyers . . in the North Sea •
DOLLIGAN, BERNARD (28), Stoker (no. 5132S) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
EDWORTHY, FREDERICK WILLIAM STABBACK (19), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/47908) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 05 March 1917
News was received at Topsham yesterday that Frederick Edworthy of Topsham belonging to H.M.S. Pheasant, had drowned.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 05 March 1917
News was received at Topsham yesterday that Frederick Edworthy of Topsham belonging to H.M.S. Pheasant, had drowned.
ELDER, GEORGE , Able Seaman (no. J/25754) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
EVENS, JOSEPH REGINALD (27), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 309864) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
FISHER, ARTHUR MERTON (24), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/49742) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
FLETCHER, NELSON SCOTT , Able Seaman (no. J/13938) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Edinburgh Evening News - Thursday 29 July 1920
FLETCHER. -- In loving remembrance of my dear son Pte. M'KNIGHT COWPER FLETCHER, killed in action 29th July 1918, aged 18 1⁄2 years; also NELSON SCOTT FLETCHER, drowned off H.M.S. Pheasant, 1st March 1917.
My grief the world can never know,
Nor thoughts of sadness that are mine;
As with the years I older grow,
My heart for thee will ever pine.
Could I, their mother, have clasped their hand,
The sons I loved so well,
Or held their brow when death was nigh,
And whispered, "Dear sons, farewell."
[Inserted by their loving father and mother, Mr and Mrs George Fletcher, Belford Lodge, Dean Cemetery Edinburgh.
FLETCHER. -- In loving memory of my dear brothers, Pte M'KNIGHT COWPER FLETCHER, killed in action 29th July 1918; also NELSON SCOTT FLETCHER, drowned off H.M.S. Pheasant, 1st March, 1917.
The sea, the blue, lone sea, hath one,
He lies where pearls lie deep;
He was beloved by all,
Yet none o'er his low bed may weep.
One sleeps beside his comrades,
He nobly took his chance;
He wrapped his colours round his breast
On the blood-red fields of France.
[Inserted by their loving sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Hugh Cowan, 10 Convening Court, Dean Path, Edinburgh]
Edinburgh Evening News - Thursday 29 July 1920
FLETCHER. -- In loving remembrance of my dear son Pte. M'KNIGHT COWPER FLETCHER, killed in action 29th July 1918, aged 18 1⁄2 years; also NELSON SCOTT FLETCHER, drowned off H.M.S. Pheasant, 1st March 1917.
My grief the world can never know,
Nor thoughts of sadness that are mine;
As with the years I older grow,
My heart for thee will ever pine.
Could I, their mother, have clasped their hand,
The sons I loved so well,
Or held their brow when death was nigh,
And whispered, "Dear sons, farewell."
[Inserted by their loving father and mother, Mr and Mrs George Fletcher, Belford Lodge, Dean Cemetery Edinburgh.
FLETCHER. -- In loving memory of my dear brothers, Pte M'KNIGHT COWPER FLETCHER, killed in action 29th July 1918; also NELSON SCOTT FLETCHER, drowned off H.M.S. Pheasant, 1st March, 1917.
The sea, the blue, lone sea, hath one,
He lies where pearls lie deep;
He was beloved by all,
Yet none o'er his low bed may weep.
One sleeps beside his comrades,
He nobly took his chance;
He wrapped his colours round his breast
On the blood-red fields of France.
[Inserted by their loving sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Hugh Cowan, 10 Convening Court, Dean Path, Edinburgh]
Belford Lodge, Dean Cemetery Edinburgh.
GIDLEY, ERNEST (38), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 307503) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
GLYNN, WILLIAM (18), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/35679) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
GRANTHAM, JAMES NORMAN (23), Able Seaman (no. J/7765)Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 08 March 1917
DEATHS
GRANTHAM—March 1, lost at sea on H.M. destroyer, James Norman, son James Grantham, 47, Lark lane.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 08 March 1917
DEATHS
GRANTHAM—March 1, lost at sea on H.M. destroyer, James Norman, son James Grantham, 47, Lark lane.
GREBBELL, CYRIL WILKINSON (26), Leading Seaman (no. 236776) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Morning News - Friday 01 March 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR
WILKINSON GREBBELL.—In of dearest Cyril, the much-loved third son Mr and Mrs Grebbell of St. Budeaux, who was killed whilst on duty on board H.M.S. Pheasant, March 1st 1917, aged 26 years. An ever-present sorrow.
Western Morning News - Friday 05 March 1920
WILKINSON GREBBELL.—In loving memory of Cyril, who was killed on H.M.S. Pheasant. March 1st 1917. Boy of mine, some day, some time, we shall understand.
Western Morning News - Wednesday 01 March 1922
ROLL OF HONOUR.
GREBBELL.—In treasured remembrance of Cyril, the devoted son of Mr. and Mrs. Grebbell, lost on H.M.S. Pheasant, March 1st, 1917. They reckon not by days or years
Where he has gone dwell.
Western Morning News - Friday 01 March 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR
WILKINSON GREBBELL.—In of dearest Cyril, the much-loved third son Mr and Mrs Grebbell of St. Budeaux, who was killed whilst on duty on board H.M.S. Pheasant, March 1st 1917, aged 26 years. An ever-present sorrow.
Western Morning News - Friday 05 March 1920
WILKINSON GREBBELL.—In loving memory of Cyril, who was killed on H.M.S. Pheasant. March 1st 1917. Boy of mine, some day, some time, we shall understand.
Western Morning News - Wednesday 01 March 1922
ROLL OF HONOUR.
GREBBELL.—In treasured remembrance of Cyril, the devoted son of Mr. and Mrs. Grebbell, lost on H.M.S. Pheasant, March 1st, 1917. They reckon not by days or years
Where he has gone dwell.
GRIFFITH, HUBERT WILLIAM DOUGLAS (29), Lieutenant, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Brecon County Times - Thursday 08 March 1917
Glasbury Naval Officer Killed. We regret to announce that Lieut. Hubert W D Griffith, R.N., younger son of the Rev Hubert and Mrs Griffith, All Saints' Vicarage, Glasbury. has been killed, his name appearing in a casualty list issued by the Admiralty on Monday. He was twenty-eight years of age and received his seniority in October, 1909. An officer of great promise, he held a command ; and received letters of commendation from Admirals Jellicoe and Beatty for his valuable service during last year. He leaves a widow and a son of two years old. Much sympathy is felt is the Glasbury district for the Vicar of All Saints' and Mrs Griffith on the loss of such a promising son.
Shrewsbury Chronicle - Friday 09 March 1917
Lieut. H. W. D. Griffith. Lieut. Hubert William Douglas Griffith, R.N.. who has met his death at sea, was the second son of the Rev. Hubert and Mrs. Griffith, of Glasbury, Hereford, Lieut. Griffith, who was 29 years of age, received seniority in Oct., 1909.
Kensington News and West London Times - Friday 09 March 1917
KILLED IN ACTION
Lost at sea Hubert William Douglas Royal Navy dearly loved husband of Mabel Griffith (nee Wrenstead) of 11 Inverness Terrace W and beloved second son of the Rev Hubert and Mrs Griffith of Glasbury Hereford aged 29.
Brecon County Times - Thursday 08 March 1917
Glasbury Naval Officer Killed. We regret to announce that Lieut. Hubert W D Griffith, R.N., younger son of the Rev Hubert and Mrs Griffith, All Saints' Vicarage, Glasbury. has been killed, his name appearing in a casualty list issued by the Admiralty on Monday. He was twenty-eight years of age and received his seniority in October, 1909. An officer of great promise, he held a command ; and received letters of commendation from Admirals Jellicoe and Beatty for his valuable service during last year. He leaves a widow and a son of two years old. Much sympathy is felt is the Glasbury district for the Vicar of All Saints' and Mrs Griffith on the loss of such a promising son.
Shrewsbury Chronicle - Friday 09 March 1917
Lieut. H. W. D. Griffith. Lieut. Hubert William Douglas Griffith, R.N.. who has met his death at sea, was the second son of the Rev. Hubert and Mrs. Griffith, of Glasbury, Hereford, Lieut. Griffith, who was 29 years of age, received seniority in Oct., 1909.
Kensington News and West London Times - Friday 09 March 1917
KILLED IN ACTION
Lost at sea Hubert William Douglas Royal Navy dearly loved husband of Mabel Griffith (nee Wrenstead) of 11 Inverness Terrace W and beloved second son of the Rev Hubert and Mrs Griffith of Glasbury Hereford aged 29.
GRIMSHAW, GEORGE ALBERT (31), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6642) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
GROOM, HORACE EDWARD , Leading Cooks Mate (no. 347811) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
GYLLENSHIP, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS (36), Leading Seaman (no. 194276) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
HAMILTON, JAMES HOPE (25), Able Seaman (no. 239262) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
HAMILTON, JOHN (21), Able Seaman (no. J/29355) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
HANDS, HENRY LEWIS (32), Stoker 1st Class (no. 309300) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
HAWORTH, SAMUEL BAMFORD (23), Able Seaman (no. J/12119)Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
HEARN, HENRY WALTER EDWARD , Lieutenant, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES --
KILLED
Actg. Lt. Henry W. E. Hearn. R.N.
Yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 10 March 1917
The friends in and around Leeds of Lieutenant Harr W.E. Hearn will learn with regret of his death. It is officially reported that he went down with his ship which was lost with all hands in the North Sea on March 1st. Lieutenant Hearn was the second of three sons of Mr. W. Risley Hearn, British Consul-General in Paris, nd was grandson of the late Mr. G. W. Lawson of Rio Grande do Sul Brazil. The bereaved parents have received a message of condolence from the King and Queen. Lieutenant Hearn was 22 years of age.
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES --
KILLED
Actg. Lt. Henry W. E. Hearn. R.N.
Yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 10 March 1917
The friends in and around Leeds of Lieutenant Harr W.E. Hearn will learn with regret of his death. It is officially reported that he went down with his ship which was lost with all hands in the North Sea on March 1st. Lieutenant Hearn was the second of three sons of Mr. W. Risley Hearn, British Consul-General in Paris, nd was grandson of the late Mr. G. W. Lawson of Rio Grande do Sul Brazil. The bereaved parents have received a message of condolence from the King and Queen. Lieutenant Hearn was 22 years of age.
HERLIHY, SIDNEY HOLLOWAY (41), Gunner, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 10 March 1917
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Gunner Sidney H. Herlihy,
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 10 March 1917
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Gunner Sidney H. Herlihy,
HOLLOWOOD, HARRY (23), Able Seaman (no. J/5461), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Walsall Observer - Saturday 10 March 1917
HOLLOWOOD.—In ever-loving memory dear husband, Harry Hollowood, A.B., who lost his Life March 1st, 1917.
He is resting so sweetly in Jesus now.
will sail the wide sea no more,
The tempests may sweep o’er the wild, stormy deep.
is safe where the storms come no more.
He has anchored his soul the haven of rest.
He will sail the wide sea no more,
The tempests may sweep o’er the stormy deep,
But in Jesus he’s safe evermore. —From his sorrowing Wife and Child
HOLLOWOOD.—In of our dear sailor son, Harry Hollowood, died doing his duty in the North Sea March 1st, 1917 ; aged 23 years.
Meet again life is o’er.
Meet again, to part no more;
How it cheers the aching heart,
When from loved ones we are called to part. --
From his sorrowing Dad, Stepmother, Sister. and Brother, Winnie and Freddie.
HOLLOWOOD.--In loving memory our dear brother-in-law, Able-Seaman Harry Hollowood, who lost life at sea March 1st, 1917.
For King, home, and country
he did his best.
God grant him eternal rest.
Sadly missed George and Jim.
Walsall Observer - Saturday 10 March 1917
HOLLOWOOD.—In ever-loving memory dear husband, Harry Hollowood, A.B., who lost his Life March 1st, 1917.
He is resting so sweetly in Jesus now.
will sail the wide sea no more,
The tempests may sweep o’er the wild, stormy deep.
is safe where the storms come no more.
He has anchored his soul the haven of rest.
He will sail the wide sea no more,
The tempests may sweep o’er the stormy deep,
But in Jesus he’s safe evermore. —From his sorrowing Wife and Child
HOLLOWOOD.—In of our dear sailor son, Harry Hollowood, died doing his duty in the North Sea March 1st, 1917 ; aged 23 years.
Meet again life is o’er.
Meet again, to part no more;
How it cheers the aching heart,
When from loved ones we are called to part. --
From his sorrowing Dad, Stepmother, Sister. and Brother, Winnie and Freddie.
HOLLOWOOD.--In loving memory our dear brother-in-law, Able-Seaman Harry Hollowood, who lost life at sea March 1st, 1917.
For King, home, and country
he did his best.
God grant him eternal rest.
Sadly missed George and Jim.
HOLMES, CHARLEY (30), Petty Officer (no. 229380). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 16 March 1917
BOW.
Chief Petty-Officer Charlie Holmes, of Bow, was on the destroyer lately reported having been lost with all hands. The wife and parents have been notified by the Admiralty of the casualty. Much sympathy is expressed on all hands with the wife and parents in their great bereavement. C.P.O. Charlie Holmes was much respected in Bow and neighbourhood. He was only married last year in Bow Church.
Western Times - Friday 07 March 1919
IN LOVING MEMORY
Of our son, Charles Holmes, P. 0., who down on H.M.S, Pheasant on March 1st 1916.
Another year has passed and gone,
And still we miss him from our home.
His loving smile, his welcome face,
No one on earth can fill his place.
—From his loving Father, Mother Sister and Brothers, and loving Wife.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 March 1920
HOLMES.—In ever loving memory of our dear sons: Petty-officer Charles Holmes, who lost his life March 1st, 1917, on H.M.S. Pheasant, and of Sergt. Thomas Holmes, who died March 6th, 1919, of double pneumonia.
Those who think of them to-day
Are those that loved them best.
—Sadly missed by their sorrowing father, Sister, and brothers.—Blanche,, Railway Cottage, Bow, Devon.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 16 March 1917
BOW.
Chief Petty-Officer Charlie Holmes, of Bow, was on the destroyer lately reported having been lost with all hands. The wife and parents have been notified by the Admiralty of the casualty. Much sympathy is expressed on all hands with the wife and parents in their great bereavement. C.P.O. Charlie Holmes was much respected in Bow and neighbourhood. He was only married last year in Bow Church.
Western Times - Friday 07 March 1919
IN LOVING MEMORY
Of our son, Charles Holmes, P. 0., who down on H.M.S, Pheasant on March 1st 1916.
Another year has passed and gone,
And still we miss him from our home.
His loving smile, his welcome face,
No one on earth can fill his place.
—From his loving Father, Mother Sister and Brothers, and loving Wife.
Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 March 1920
HOLMES.—In ever loving memory of our dear sons: Petty-officer Charles Holmes, who lost his life March 1st, 1917, on H.M.S. Pheasant, and of Sergt. Thomas Holmes, who died March 6th, 1919, of double pneumonia.
Those who think of them to-day
Are those that loved them best.
—Sadly missed by their sorrowing father, Sister, and brothers.—Blanche,, Railway Cottage, Bow, Devon.
HOWARTH, TOM (21), Able Seaman (no. J/31132). Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Burnley Express - Saturday 10 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Howarth.—Lost, on March 1st, in one HM. destroyers (which went down with all hands), Able Seaman Tom Howarth, aged 21 —From his sorrowing father, brothers, and family, 40, May St, Burnley Wood.
Burnley Express - Saturday 10 March 1917
BURNLEY TAR ON LOST DESTROYER.
FORMER MEMBER OF THE LADS' CLUB.
Thrilling Experiences.
Mr. Henry Howarth, of 40, May-street, Burnley Wood, has this week received official notification that his son, Able-Seaman Tom Howarth, aged 21, went down with the destroyer on which he had been serving, on the 1st of March. The official intimation states that the vessel was sunk with all hands. Tom had had some thrilling experiences with the Fleet since the war broke out. He was formerly a weaver at Messrs. Lancaster's mill, Springfield-road, and a well-known member of the Burnley Lads' Club.
Four years ago, when he was only 17, he joined the Navy, and the outbreak of the war found him on a destroyer in the North Sea. When the German cruisers made the second dash on Scarborough in the early months of the war, and received severe punishment on their homeward race, Howarth was on a destroyer which was close to the Blucher when that German cruiser went down as the result of our gun fire. Later he had a gruelling time in the Jutland battle, when he was on the Defender. Howarth received a medal for his gallant work on that occasion.
Later on he was on another vessel, which was on its way from the North Sea to Salonika. Off the Orkney Islands the vessel got into difficulties, but the crew, after a supreme effort -- they were battling with the damaged ship out in the open sea for a week -- managed to get her towed into Belfast. Subsequently Howarth was placed on a destroyer which went down with all hands on Thursday of last week.
Able-Seaman Howarth comes of a fighting family, and the father, Mr. Henry Howarth, who is well-known in Fulledge and Burnley Wood, and also at Bank Hall Colliery, where he is employed, has every reason to feel proud of the conspicuous part which his sons have played in defence of their country. Willie Howarth, who was a stoker in the Navy, was killed at his post on H.M.S. Dublin at the Dardanelles twelve months last June, as announced in the "Express" at the time. He was 21 years of age at the time of his death. Pte. John Robert Howarth, of the York and Lancaster Regt., has been a prisoner of war in Germany for over two years. He was in the heavy fighting following the retreat from Mons in the early stages of the war, and was taken prisoner. He is 36 years of age. Pte. Dan Howarth (32), of the East Lancashires, went to France last week. There is another brother in the Royal Naval service. This is Fred Howarth, and he is a steward, formerly holding a similar post on H.M.S. Cumberland.
Burnley Express - Saturday 23 August 1919
HOWARTH. —In loving memory our dear mother, Mary Jane Howarth Plumbe Street who died 20th August, 1907. To memory ever dear.
Also sons of the above:
Willie, killed In action, H.M.S. Dublin, 9th June, 1915,
Tom. lost on, H.M.S. Pheasant. 1st March, 1917.
Dan, killed in action, Passchendaele Ridge 9th October, 1917.
From the Family.
Burnley Express - Saturday 10 March 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Howarth.—Lost, on March 1st, in one HM. destroyers (which went down with all hands), Able Seaman Tom Howarth, aged 21 —From his sorrowing father, brothers, and family, 40, May St, Burnley Wood.
Burnley Express - Saturday 10 March 1917
BURNLEY TAR ON LOST DESTROYER.
FORMER MEMBER OF THE LADS' CLUB.
Thrilling Experiences.
Mr. Henry Howarth, of 40, May-street, Burnley Wood, has this week received official notification that his son, Able-Seaman Tom Howarth, aged 21, went down with the destroyer on which he had been serving, on the 1st of March. The official intimation states that the vessel was sunk with all hands. Tom had had some thrilling experiences with the Fleet since the war broke out. He was formerly a weaver at Messrs. Lancaster's mill, Springfield-road, and a well-known member of the Burnley Lads' Club.
Four years ago, when he was only 17, he joined the Navy, and the outbreak of the war found him on a destroyer in the North Sea. When the German cruisers made the second dash on Scarborough in the early months of the war, and received severe punishment on their homeward race, Howarth was on a destroyer which was close to the Blucher when that German cruiser went down as the result of our gun fire. Later he had a gruelling time in the Jutland battle, when he was on the Defender. Howarth received a medal for his gallant work on that occasion.
Later on he was on another vessel, which was on its way from the North Sea to Salonika. Off the Orkney Islands the vessel got into difficulties, but the crew, after a supreme effort -- they were battling with the damaged ship out in the open sea for a week -- managed to get her towed into Belfast. Subsequently Howarth was placed on a destroyer which went down with all hands on Thursday of last week.
Able-Seaman Howarth comes of a fighting family, and the father, Mr. Henry Howarth, who is well-known in Fulledge and Burnley Wood, and also at Bank Hall Colliery, where he is employed, has every reason to feel proud of the conspicuous part which his sons have played in defence of their country. Willie Howarth, who was a stoker in the Navy, was killed at his post on H.M.S. Dublin at the Dardanelles twelve months last June, as announced in the "Express" at the time. He was 21 years of age at the time of his death. Pte. John Robert Howarth, of the York and Lancaster Regt., has been a prisoner of war in Germany for over two years. He was in the heavy fighting following the retreat from Mons in the early stages of the war, and was taken prisoner. He is 36 years of age. Pte. Dan Howarth (32), of the East Lancashires, went to France last week. There is another brother in the Royal Naval service. This is Fred Howarth, and he is a steward, formerly holding a similar post on H.M.S. Cumberland.
Burnley Express - Saturday 23 August 1919
HOWARTH. —In loving memory our dear mother, Mary Jane Howarth Plumbe Street who died 20th August, 1907. To memory ever dear.
Also sons of the above:
Willie, killed In action, H.M.S. Dublin, 9th June, 1915,
Tom. lost on, H.M.S. Pheasant. 1st March, 1917.
Dan, killed in action, Passchendaele Ridge 9th October, 1917.
From the Family.
HUNT, HENRY (19), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/60695) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
JOHNSON, OSWALD MAUGHAN (21), Sub-Lieutenant. Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
JOHNSON, WILLIAM HAROLD (25), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/61172) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
JOHNSTONE, GEORGE (22), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/115144) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
KAY, WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE , Able Seaman (no. SS/3520) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
KAYES, JOSEPH (34), Leading Seaman (no. 220440) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
KELLY, WALTER (24), Able Seaman (no. J/8761) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
KITCHEN, REED BLACKETT (20), Ordinary Seaman (no. K/60687) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
LACEY, PETER (25), Able Seaman (no. J/46017) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
LILLIS, FRED (37), Petty Officer (no. 182523) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
LLOYD, ALFRED , Leading Stoker (no. K/8947) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
LOMAS, HENRY HUGH , Petty Officer Stoker (no. K/13883) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MARKS, ERNEST GEORGE (25), Leading Stoker (no. K/5640) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MARTIN, HENRY THOMAS (22), Able Seaman (no. J/43132) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MASKELL, FRED (24), Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/37261) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 17 March 1917
MASKELL (Fred), aged 24, the beloved and eldest son of Alfred and Alice Maskell, Dundee Cottage, Napier Road, Ashford Common, Middlesex, drowned at sea H.M.S. destroyer March 1st.
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 17 March 1917
OUR LOCAL WARRIORS.
We regret to record the death Fred Maskell, Sunbury, who was in the employ of Mr. Craswell, of Ashford, until four months ago, when he joined the Navy as a stoker on one of H.M. destroyers, was drowned on March 1st, it is believed, when his ship was blown up through striking a mine. Much sympathy is felt for his parents, who were devoted to him. He was well known in the neighbourhood and extremely liked by many, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. His young brother, Alfred George, is a lance-corporal in the East Surrey Regiment, and was wounded on the 24th of July by a gun shot in the leg, but has since recovered.
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 02 March 1918
IN MEMORIAM.
MASKELL: In sad and ever loving memory of our dear Fred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Maskell, Napier Road, Ashford Common, Middlesex, who lost his life on H.M.S. Pheasant in the North Sea, March 1st, 1917, aged 24 years. Noble, upright and true son, dearly loved and deeply mourned by his sorrowing father and mother, brothers and sisters.
''Died on the sea, our hearts are sore.
As time rolls by we miss him more;
His loving smile, his cheerful face;
No one earth can fill his place.”
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 17 March 1917
MASKELL (Fred), aged 24, the beloved and eldest son of Alfred and Alice Maskell, Dundee Cottage, Napier Road, Ashford Common, Middlesex, drowned at sea H.M.S. destroyer March 1st.
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 17 March 1917
OUR LOCAL WARRIORS.
We regret to record the death Fred Maskell, Sunbury, who was in the employ of Mr. Craswell, of Ashford, until four months ago, when he joined the Navy as a stoker on one of H.M. destroyers, was drowned on March 1st, it is believed, when his ship was blown up through striking a mine. Much sympathy is felt for his parents, who were devoted to him. He was well known in the neighbourhood and extremely liked by many, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. His young brother, Alfred George, is a lance-corporal in the East Surrey Regiment, and was wounded on the 24th of July by a gun shot in the leg, but has since recovered.
Middlesex Chronicle - Saturday 02 March 1918
IN MEMORIAM.
MASKELL: In sad and ever loving memory of our dear Fred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Maskell, Napier Road, Ashford Common, Middlesex, who lost his life on H.M.S. Pheasant in the North Sea, March 1st, 1917, aged 24 years. Noble, upright and true son, dearly loved and deeply mourned by his sorrowing father and mother, brothers and sisters.
''Died on the sea, our hearts are sore.
As time rolls by we miss him more;
His loving smile, his cheerful face;
No one earth can fill his place.”
MCCARTHY, DANIEL (44), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 176750) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MCDONALD, ANGUS , Able Seaman (no. 218050) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MCLOUGHLIN, MICHAEL (18), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/42975) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
MOONEY, JOHN , Able Seaman (no. J/20534) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
NEAL, EDWARD JOHN SILK (25), Able Seaman (no. Clyde Z/1528) Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
NEALE, CHARLES HILARY (22), Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/32434) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Bradford Weekly Telegraph - Friday 16 March 1917
NEALE. Charles H of 114. Bowling Old Lane. lost his life, going down with the vessel which was sunk in the North Sea. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Ripley's Dyeworks. He had a brother killed at the front 14 months ago. Another brother serving in France with the R .E.
Bradford Weekly Telegraph - Friday 16 March 1917
NEALE. Charles H of 114. Bowling Old Lane. lost his life, going down with the vessel which was sunk in the North Sea. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Ripley's Dyeworks. He had a brother killed at the front 14 months ago. Another brother serving in France with the R .E.
PACEY, HARRY , Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/32430) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
PIRRY, WILLIAM (20), Able Seaman (no. J/25237) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
PORTER, WILLIAM (19), Able Seaman (no. J/24623) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
PRESTON, MATTHEW (26), Able Seaman (no. J/45368) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
RANDALL, JOSEPH (21), Able Seaman (no. SS/4355) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
RICHARDSON, FREDERICK WILLIAM , Signalman (no. 233380) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
ROBERTSON, JAMES , Able Seaman (no. SS/6522) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
ROGERS, CYRIL SPENCER , Signalman (no. J/25441) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
RYAN, THOMAS (20), Able Seaman (no. J/27836) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
SCRIVEN, FREDERICK JOHN (20), Able Seaman (no. J/29501) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Times - Tuesday 13 March 1917
Official notification has been received from the Admiralty Mr. and Mrs. Scriven, of Boden-street. Chard that their eldest son, Seaman Frederick John Scriven, believed to have perished the sinking of a torpedo boat destroyer on March 1st. He was 20 years of age, and joined H.M. Navy in February, 1914.
Western Times - Tuesday 13 March 1917
Official notification has been received from the Admiralty Mr. and Mrs. Scriven, of Boden-street. Chard that their eldest son, Seaman Frederick John Scriven, believed to have perished the sinking of a torpedo boat destroyer on March 1st. He was 20 years of age, and joined H.M. Navy in February, 1914.
SEARLE, PERCY WILLIAM (21), Able Seaman (no. J/29551) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Times - Monday 12 March 1917
Able Seaman Percy William Searle, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searle, Margaret- Street, has been lost in the North Sea. The deceased was one of the survivors of H.M.S. Formidable. which went down off the Devon during the night of December 31st, 1915.
Western Times - Monday 12 March 1917
Able Seaman Percy William Searle, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searle, Margaret- Street, has been lost in the North Sea. The deceased was one of the survivors of H.M.S. Formidable. which went down off the Devon during the night of December 31st, 1915.
SHERWELL, ROWLAND ZEBEDEE HOLTEN , Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/7810) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
SIMES, HENRY CHARLES NATHANIEL , Engineer Lieut Commander. Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL LOSSES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties under various dates:— KILLED.
Engineer Lieut. Commander Henry C. N. Simes, R.N.
Belfast News-Letter - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL LOSSES.
The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following casualties under various dates:— KILLED.
Engineer Lieut. Commander Henry C. N. Simes, R.N.
STEWART, WILLIAM (25), Able Seaman (no. SS/4863) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
SULTAN, HARRY (24), Leading Seaman (no. J/9290) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SULTAN. - Harry. beloved son of Solomon Sultan, 110, St. Mark's Street lost at sea aged 24 years.
No greater sacrifice could he give, —From his sorrowing father, brothers, and sisters.
Hull Daily Mail - Thursday 24 April 1919
Will the person who found gold anchor brooch (keep sake) marked H.M.S. Pheasant, neighbourhood (illegible) return 110 Mark's St; Reward.
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 01 March 1920
SULTAN. —In memory Harry Sultan, who was lost with H.M.S. Pheasant,* March 1st, 1917. Loved and respected by all.—From his father, sisters, and brother.
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 07 March 1917
SULTAN. - Harry. beloved son of Solomon Sultan, 110, St. Mark's Street lost at sea aged 24 years.
No greater sacrifice could he give, —From his sorrowing father, brothers, and sisters.
Hull Daily Mail - Thursday 24 April 1919
Will the person who found gold anchor brooch (keep sake) marked H.M.S. Pheasant, neighbourhood (illegible) return 110 Mark's St; Reward.
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 01 March 1920
SULTAN. —In memory Harry Sultan, who was lost with H.M.S. Pheasant,* March 1st, 1917. Loved and respected by all.—From his father, sisters, and brother.
TAYLOR, EDWARD PEARCE (23), Able Seaman (no. J/12751) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
TERRY, WILLIAM JOHN , Petty Officer Stoker (no. K/5121) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
TRAYHERN, BENJAMIN EDWARD , Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107187) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
TWYMAN, FREDERICK LESLIE (16), Boy Telegraphist (no. J/48585) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
WALKER, GORDON PATRICK , Surgeon Probationer Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
WATSON, ARTHUR , Able Seaman (no. SS/3754) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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The 1914-15 Star Medal awarded to Arthur Watson.
,WEAVER, IVOR TOM (18), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/43133) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Aberdare Leader - Saturday 02 March 1918
WEAVER In proud and loving memory Seaman Ivor Tom Weaver 18 years and all gallant Heroes made supreme sacrifice March 1st 1917 whilst serving HM Destroyer "Pheasant in the North Sea. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away. From Mother, Father Sisters, Brother George and Bothers David and Will in France.
Aberdare Leader - Saturday 02 March 1918
WEAVER In proud and loving memory Seaman Ivor Tom Weaver 18 years and all gallant Heroes made supreme sacrifice March 1st 1917 whilst serving HM Destroyer "Pheasant in the North Sea. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away. From Mother, Father Sisters, Brother George and Bothers David and Will in France.
WHEALE, JOSEPH (27), Stoker (no. 8168S) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
WHITHAM, ALBERT (25), Ordinary Seaman (no. J/49933) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
WIGHT, JAMES (22), Able Seaman (no. Tyneside/Z/324) Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
WOODLAND, WALTER JOHN , Chief Engine Room Artificer (no. 270702) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Western Daily Press - Tuesday 13 March 1917
WOODLAND.— March 1. died sea. through sinking of H.M. Destroyer, Walter John Woodland, Chief E.8.A., dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodland, 1, Raleigh Road, Southville. Deeply mourned his mother, father, sisters, and brothers.
Western Daily Press - Tuesday 13 March 1917
WOODLAND.— March 1. died sea. through sinking of H.M. Destroyer, Walter John Woodland, Chief E.8.A., dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodland, 1, Raleigh Road, Southville. Deeply mourned his mother, father, sisters, and brothers.
WOOLCOCK, HUBERT EDMUND JACKSON (21), Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. L/4974) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
WRIGHT, RICHARD , Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106052) Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
The Only Body Recovered
COTTER, REGINALD ALEXANDER. Midshipman.
Evening Star - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Killed
R.N.V.R.
Reginald A. Cotter, Midshipman, R.N.R.
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 10 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Midshipman Reginald A. Cotter,
Evening Star - Monday 05 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Killed
R.N.V.R.
Reginald A. Cotter, Midshipman, R.N.R.
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 10 March 1917
NAVAL CASUALTIES.
Midshipman Reginald A. Cotter,
Midshipman Cotter's grave at Lyness Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
