HMS Strongbow
HMS Strongbow (G.44)
Displacement: 940 grt.
Length: 83.36 m. Beam: 7.81 m. Draught: 2.7 m.
Propulsion: .3 boilers
2 Parsons direct drive steam turbines,3 x shafts
Complement: 82 officers and men.
Lost Crew: 46
Armament: 3 × QF 4-inch Mark IV guns
1 × 2-pounder
4 × 21 in torpedo tubes
Displacement: 940 grt.
Length: 83.36 m. Beam: 7.81 m. Draught: 2.7 m.
Propulsion: .3 boilers
2 Parsons direct drive steam turbines,3 x shafts
Complement: 82 officers and men.
Lost Crew: 46
Armament: 3 × QF 4-inch Mark IV guns
1 × 2-pounder
4 × 21 in torpedo tubes
The M Class Destroyer HMS Strongbow was built by the Yarrow Shipbuilders, Glasgow and Launched September 1916.
The Loss
''The Battle of Lerwick ''
''The Battle of Lerwick ''
On 16 October 1917, HMS Strongbow joined a westbound convoy of 12 merchant ships from Norway. The escort consisted of the destroyers HMS Strongbow, HMS Mary Rose and two naval trawlers. On the morning of 17th October, the convoy was attacked by two German light cruisers, SMS Bremse and SMS Brummer, about 70 nautical miles east of Lerwick.
HMS Strongbow sighted two unknown ships at about 06:00, in poor visibility, and thinking them to be Royal Navy cruisers, challenged them with recognition signals.
HMS Strongbow, receiving no responses, had not yet cleared for action when the two German cruisers opened fire at a range of about 2,700 m. The destroyer had no real chance against the superior guns of the German cruisers.
HMS Strongbow received heavy damage and was immobilised. The confidential papers were destroyed, and the captain ordered the surviving crew to abandon ship. HMS Strongbow sank at about 0930
The newspaper articles below give a good account of the action that morning.
HMS Strongbow sighted two unknown ships at about 06:00, in poor visibility, and thinking them to be Royal Navy cruisers, challenged them with recognition signals.
HMS Strongbow, receiving no responses, had not yet cleared for action when the two German cruisers opened fire at a range of about 2,700 m. The destroyer had no real chance against the superior guns of the German cruisers.
HMS Strongbow received heavy damage and was immobilised. The confidential papers were destroyed, and the captain ordered the surviving crew to abandon ship. HMS Strongbow sank at about 0930
The newspaper articles below give a good account of the action that morning.
Yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 20 October 1917
GERMAN FAST RAIDERS
CRIMINAL INHUMANITY. NAVAL FIGHT IN NORTH SEA.
GERMAN RAIDERS ATTACK A CONVOY.
TWO DESTROYERS AND 9 MERCHANT VESSELS LOST. FROM THE ADMIRALTY.
CRIMINAL INHUMANITY. NAVAL FIGHT IN NORTH SEA.
GERMAN RAIDERS ATTACK A CONVOY.
TWO DESTROYERS AND 9 MERCHANT VESSELS LOST. FROM THE ADMIRALTY.
Two very fast and heavily-armed German raiders attacked a convoy in the North Sea, about midway between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast, on the I7th October. Two British destroyers, H.M.S. Mary Rose (Lieut.- Commander Charles L. Fox) and Strongbow (Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke), which formed the anti-submarine escort, at once engaged the enemy vessels, and fought until sunk after short and unequal engagement. Their gallant action held the German raiders long enough to enable three of the merchant vessels to effect their escape. It is regretted, however, that five Norwegian, one Danish, and three Swedish vessels, all unarmed, were thereafter sunk by gunfire without examination or warning of any kind, and regardless of the lives of their crews and passengers. Lengthy comment upon the action of the Germans is unnecessary, but it adds another example to the long list of criminally inhuman deeds of the German Navy.
Anxious to make good their escape before British forces could intercept them, they made no effort to rescue the crews of the sunken British destroyers, who were left to their doom. The British patrol craft, which arrived shortly afterwards, rescued some 30 Norwegians and others, of whom details are not yet known. The German Navy by this act has once more and further degraded itself by disregard of the historic chivalry of the sea. The German official communique on this subject states that the attack took place within the territorial waters in the neighbourhood of the Shetland Islands, and that all the escort vessels, including the destroyers, were sunk, with the exception of one escort fishing steamer. The statement as to the locality of the attack is untrue, as is also the statement regarding the destruction of the escort vessels. The enemy raiders succeeded in evading the British watching squadrons in the long, dark nights both in their hurried outward dash and homeward flight. It is regretted that all the 88 officers and men of H.M.S. Mary Rose and officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost. All the next-of-kin have been informed.
THE GERMAN VERSION. On October light German sea-fighting forces the northern part of the North Sea, within the territorial waters the neighbourhood of Shetland Islands, attacked a convoy bound from Norway to England, consisting 13 vessels, including, way of protection, the two modern English destroyers G29 and G3l. All the ships of the convoy, as well as the protecting vessels, including the destroyers, were destroyed, with the exception of escorting fishing steamer. Our fighting forces returned without loss or damage.—Admiralty, per Wireless.
Anxious to make good their escape before British forces could intercept them, they made no effort to rescue the crews of the sunken British destroyers, who were left to their doom. The British patrol craft, which arrived shortly afterwards, rescued some 30 Norwegians and others, of whom details are not yet known. The German Navy by this act has once more and further degraded itself by disregard of the historic chivalry of the sea. The German official communique on this subject states that the attack took place within the territorial waters in the neighbourhood of the Shetland Islands, and that all the escort vessels, including the destroyers, were sunk, with the exception of one escort fishing steamer. The statement as to the locality of the attack is untrue, as is also the statement regarding the destruction of the escort vessels. The enemy raiders succeeded in evading the British watching squadrons in the long, dark nights both in their hurried outward dash and homeward flight. It is regretted that all the 88 officers and men of H.M.S. Mary Rose and officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost. All the next-of-kin have been informed.
THE GERMAN VERSION. On October light German sea-fighting forces the northern part of the North Sea, within the territorial waters the neighbourhood of Shetland Islands, attacked a convoy bound from Norway to England, consisting 13 vessels, including, way of protection, the two modern English destroyers G29 and G3l. All the ships of the convoy, as well as the protecting vessels, including the destroyers, were destroyed, with the exception of escorting fishing steamer. Our fighting forces returned without loss or damage.—Admiralty, per Wireless.
Southern Reporter - Thursday 25 October 1917
TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS SUNK. The Admiralty reports that convoy neutral ships was attacked by two fast and heavily armed German raiders on Wednesday in the North Sea midway between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast. Two British destroyers which formed the escort fought until sunk. Thereafter five Norwegian, one Danish, and three Swedish merchant vessels were destroyed. Three vessels The Admiralty state that officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost, and that the entire crew H.M.S. Mary Rose were drowned. It reported from Christiania, however, that 10 of the crew of the latter vessel, including two officers, have reached that port and will be interned.
TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS SUNK. The Admiralty reports that convoy neutral ships was attacked by two fast and heavily armed German raiders on Wednesday in the North Sea midway between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast. Two British destroyers which formed the escort fought until sunk. Thereafter five Norwegian, one Danish, and three Swedish merchant vessels were destroyed. Three vessels The Admiralty state that officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost, and that the entire crew H.M.S. Mary Rose were drowned. It reported from Christiania, however, that 10 of the crew of the latter vessel, including two officers, have reached that port and will be interned.
Northern Whig - Wednesday 16 January 1918
THE CONVOY DISASTER. Statement by Dr. Macnamara. Yesterday in the House Commons Dr. Macnamara, replying to Mr. Pringle, said with regard to the inquiry into the attack by the enemy on the Scandinavian convoy 17th October, when H.M.S. Mary Rose and H.M.S. Strongbow were sunk, said that a court-martial had been held to inquire into the loss H.M.S. Mary Rose, and the proceedings were now before the Board of Admiralty. The court-martial in the case of H.M S. Strongbow was delayed in the hope that the commanding officer would sufficiently recovered from his wounds to attend. As, however, was still unable to attend, the court-martial had now been held, and the proceedings had just reached the Admiralty. Until they had been considered did not think that it would be right to make any further statement seeing that the two separate courts were intimately connected and that the evidence of the commanding officer H.M.S. Strongbow had not yet been taken. When the proceedings had been considered by the Board in conjunction with the court-martial in the case of H.M.S. Mary Rose it would be seen whether any further statement could be made. Meanwhile the First Lord of the Admiralty wished him to amplify his statement the 1st November about the circumstances in which the Mary Rose (the late Lieutenant-Commander C. L. Fox in command) was sunk. The conduct of her officers and crew were in accordance with the highest traditions of the service, and they fought a very gallant action.
THE CONVOY DISASTER. Statement by Dr. Macnamara. Yesterday in the House Commons Dr. Macnamara, replying to Mr. Pringle, said with regard to the inquiry into the attack by the enemy on the Scandinavian convoy 17th October, when H.M.S. Mary Rose and H.M.S. Strongbow were sunk, said that a court-martial had been held to inquire into the loss H.M.S. Mary Rose, and the proceedings were now before the Board of Admiralty. The court-martial in the case of H.M S. Strongbow was delayed in the hope that the commanding officer would sufficiently recovered from his wounds to attend. As, however, was still unable to attend, the court-martial had now been held, and the proceedings had just reached the Admiralty. Until they had been considered did not think that it would be right to make any further statement seeing that the two separate courts were intimately connected and that the evidence of the commanding officer H.M.S. Strongbow had not yet been taken. When the proceedings had been considered by the Board in conjunction with the court-martial in the case of H.M.S. Mary Rose it would be seen whether any further statement could be made. Meanwhile the First Lord of the Admiralty wished him to amplify his statement the 1st November about the circumstances in which the Mary Rose (the late Lieutenant-Commander C. L. Fox in command) was sunk. The conduct of her officers and crew were in accordance with the highest traditions of the service, and they fought a very gallant action.
Shetland News - Thursday 20 February 1919
The Lerwick Convoy
STORY OF A GERMAN NAVAL RAID
THE GALLANT FIGHT OF THE MARY ROSE AND STRONGBOW.
A few more details of the German attack on the convoy in the North Sea, mid-way between Shetland and Norway, on October 17, 1917, may now be published. The anti-submarine escorting destroyers, H.M.S. Mary Rose and H.M.S Strongbow, were well known at Lerwick, having been based here for a considerable time while the convoy work was at its height. On this occasion they left Norway on November 16, with a convoy bound for Lerwick. At dawn on the 17th, the Mary Rose was about 12 miles ahead of the convoy, which consisted of twelve neutral steamers. The captain, Lieut.-Commander Charles L. Fox, R.N., who was at his place on the bridge, first observed flashes of gunfire astern. Believing that the convoy was being attacked by a submarine he turned his ship and went eastward, and all hands were summoned to action stations. Working up to full speed Mary Rose rapidly began to bear down on what turned out to be two German light cruisers Brummer and Bromse, which were coming towards her at their full speed of 37 knots. Mary Rose's challenge being unanswered, she opened fire with every gun at a range of four miles.
"WE'RE NOT DONE YET."
For some unaccountable reason the enemy did not return her fire until the range had been reduced to three miles. They then began to fire heavily, and the Mary Rose ran the gauntlet of a barrage of bursting shell until she was but a mile from her powerful foe. The German shooting had so far been poor, but when the destroyer turned at right angles to bring her torpedo tubes into action a salvo bust in her engine-room and completely disabled her. All the guns but one were knocked out of action and their crews killed or wounded. The remaining gun, situated aft, and in charge of Sub-Lieut. Marsh, R.N.V.R., continued firing defiantly as long as could bear. Lieut.-Commander Fox came down from the bridge and encouraged and cheered the men. He stopped at the battered midship gun and shouted to the survivors of the crew, "God bless my heart, lads, get her going again, we're not done yet."
The German ships continued to pour a concentrated fire into the doomed destroyer, and one of the boilers burst after a direct hit by a shell. Above the screech of the escaping steam and through the acrid fumes of bursting high explosive, the captain's inspiring voice was again heard, "We're not done yet." Two A.B.'s, French and Bailey, the sole survivors of the torpedo crews, themselves laid and fired the last torpedo as the German cruisers went past. French was killed at once and Bailey seriously wounded. Shortly afterwards one of the enemy ships was seen returning, and 1st Lieut. Bavin gave orders for the Mary Rose to be sunk and the crew to abandon ship. This had just been done when the German raider, from 300 yards' range, poured salvo after salvo into the battered hull of the British destroyer, and at 7.15 a.m. she went down with colours flying. The captain, 1st Lieut. and gunner, Mr Handcock, were lost with their ship, and the few survivors, in charge of sub-Lieut. J. R. D. Freeman, R.N., on a Carley raft, were picked up some hours later by a lifeboat from one of the ships of the convoy, and some two day later arrived at Norway.
A CRIMINALLY INHUMAN DEED.
No less gallant was the fight put up by the Strongbow, (Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke R.N.) She flew her flag and fired her guns until completely crippled, and like her consort most worthily upheld the traditions of the British Navy. The bravery and devotion to duty of the master and crew of a British patrol vessel which accompanied the convoy were no less commendable. She picked up 39 seamen from the sunk merchantmen, and this work of humanity was most gallantly done under the heavy fire of the German cruisers as they were dashing round at high speed with every gun pouring shells on the hapless British destroyers.
In addition to the two destroyers the enemy sank 5 Norwegian, 1 Danish, and 3 Swedish steamers. One other steamer, which was 8 or 10 miles ahead of the convoy, escaped and reached Lerwick ignorant of the tragedy which had taken place in her wake. Two others also escaped destruction, thanks to the gallant action of the destroyers, which kept the enemy engaged long enough to allow them to get away. As was emphasised by the Secretary of the Admiralty at the time the neutral ships were sunk by gunfire without examination or warning of any kind and regardless of the lives of their crews and passengers. The Admiralty added :-- "Lengthy comment upon the action of the Germans is unnecessary, but it adds another example to the long list of criminally inhuman deeds of the German Navy." Dreading the approach of British cruisers, the German ships made no effort whatever to rescue the crews of the sunk destroyers or merchantmen, but again showing the utmost disregard of the chivalry of the sea scurried back to Kiel as fast as their high speed allowed them. Four bodies of neutral seamen discovered in a lifeboat were found to have been hit by bullets, which proved the statement of survivors that the callous Germans fired shrapnel on the helpless men in their boats.
THE NEWS IN LERWICK.
A good many of the foreign seamen were subsequently picked up by British auxiliary craft, but 88 officers and men of H.M.S. Mary Rose and 47 officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost.
The news of the attack on the convoy, which soon leaked out in Lerwick, created considerable sensation, as the destroyers were well known craft in the harbour and their crews had many friends ashore. The regret at their loss so near Shetland, however, was tempered by the fact that they attacked their greatly superior enemy unflinchingly and fought on until every gun was put out of action. In accordance with the highest traditions of the Navy, both destroyers went down with the White Ensign flying, and their short, unequal but glorious fight adds another bright episode to the unforgettable achievements of the Silent Service.
On 19th November last, some 13 months after their German-like "victory" in the North Sea, the Brummer and Bromse again crossed the North Sea, this time to surrender to the British Navy along with the best ships in the Kaiser's fleet.
The Lerwick Convoy
STORY OF A GERMAN NAVAL RAID
THE GALLANT FIGHT OF THE MARY ROSE AND STRONGBOW.
A few more details of the German attack on the convoy in the North Sea, mid-way between Shetland and Norway, on October 17, 1917, may now be published. The anti-submarine escorting destroyers, H.M.S. Mary Rose and H.M.S Strongbow, were well known at Lerwick, having been based here for a considerable time while the convoy work was at its height. On this occasion they left Norway on November 16, with a convoy bound for Lerwick. At dawn on the 17th, the Mary Rose was about 12 miles ahead of the convoy, which consisted of twelve neutral steamers. The captain, Lieut.-Commander Charles L. Fox, R.N., who was at his place on the bridge, first observed flashes of gunfire astern. Believing that the convoy was being attacked by a submarine he turned his ship and went eastward, and all hands were summoned to action stations. Working up to full speed Mary Rose rapidly began to bear down on what turned out to be two German light cruisers Brummer and Bromse, which were coming towards her at their full speed of 37 knots. Mary Rose's challenge being unanswered, she opened fire with every gun at a range of four miles.
"WE'RE NOT DONE YET."
For some unaccountable reason the enemy did not return her fire until the range had been reduced to three miles. They then began to fire heavily, and the Mary Rose ran the gauntlet of a barrage of bursting shell until she was but a mile from her powerful foe. The German shooting had so far been poor, but when the destroyer turned at right angles to bring her torpedo tubes into action a salvo bust in her engine-room and completely disabled her. All the guns but one were knocked out of action and their crews killed or wounded. The remaining gun, situated aft, and in charge of Sub-Lieut. Marsh, R.N.V.R., continued firing defiantly as long as could bear. Lieut.-Commander Fox came down from the bridge and encouraged and cheered the men. He stopped at the battered midship gun and shouted to the survivors of the crew, "God bless my heart, lads, get her going again, we're not done yet."
The German ships continued to pour a concentrated fire into the doomed destroyer, and one of the boilers burst after a direct hit by a shell. Above the screech of the escaping steam and through the acrid fumes of bursting high explosive, the captain's inspiring voice was again heard, "We're not done yet." Two A.B.'s, French and Bailey, the sole survivors of the torpedo crews, themselves laid and fired the last torpedo as the German cruisers went past. French was killed at once and Bailey seriously wounded. Shortly afterwards one of the enemy ships was seen returning, and 1st Lieut. Bavin gave orders for the Mary Rose to be sunk and the crew to abandon ship. This had just been done when the German raider, from 300 yards' range, poured salvo after salvo into the battered hull of the British destroyer, and at 7.15 a.m. she went down with colours flying. The captain, 1st Lieut. and gunner, Mr Handcock, were lost with their ship, and the few survivors, in charge of sub-Lieut. J. R. D. Freeman, R.N., on a Carley raft, were picked up some hours later by a lifeboat from one of the ships of the convoy, and some two day later arrived at Norway.
A CRIMINALLY INHUMAN DEED.
No less gallant was the fight put up by the Strongbow, (Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke R.N.) She flew her flag and fired her guns until completely crippled, and like her consort most worthily upheld the traditions of the British Navy. The bravery and devotion to duty of the master and crew of a British patrol vessel which accompanied the convoy were no less commendable. She picked up 39 seamen from the sunk merchantmen, and this work of humanity was most gallantly done under the heavy fire of the German cruisers as they were dashing round at high speed with every gun pouring shells on the hapless British destroyers.
In addition to the two destroyers the enemy sank 5 Norwegian, 1 Danish, and 3 Swedish steamers. One other steamer, which was 8 or 10 miles ahead of the convoy, escaped and reached Lerwick ignorant of the tragedy which had taken place in her wake. Two others also escaped destruction, thanks to the gallant action of the destroyers, which kept the enemy engaged long enough to allow them to get away. As was emphasised by the Secretary of the Admiralty at the time the neutral ships were sunk by gunfire without examination or warning of any kind and regardless of the lives of their crews and passengers. The Admiralty added :-- "Lengthy comment upon the action of the Germans is unnecessary, but it adds another example to the long list of criminally inhuman deeds of the German Navy." Dreading the approach of British cruisers, the German ships made no effort whatever to rescue the crews of the sunk destroyers or merchantmen, but again showing the utmost disregard of the chivalry of the sea scurried back to Kiel as fast as their high speed allowed them. Four bodies of neutral seamen discovered in a lifeboat were found to have been hit by bullets, which proved the statement of survivors that the callous Germans fired shrapnel on the helpless men in their boats.
THE NEWS IN LERWICK.
A good many of the foreign seamen were subsequently picked up by British auxiliary craft, but 88 officers and men of H.M.S. Mary Rose and 47 officers and men of H.M.S. Strongbow were lost.
The news of the attack on the convoy, which soon leaked out in Lerwick, created considerable sensation, as the destroyers were well known craft in the harbour and their crews had many friends ashore. The regret at their loss so near Shetland, however, was tempered by the fact that they attacked their greatly superior enemy unflinchingly and fought on until every gun was put out of action. In accordance with the highest traditions of the Navy, both destroyers went down with the White Ensign flying, and their short, unequal but glorious fight adds another bright episode to the unforgettable achievements of the Silent Service.
On 19th November last, some 13 months after their German-like "victory" in the North Sea, the Brummer and Bromse again crossed the North Sea, this time to surrender to the British Navy along with the best ships in the Kaiser's fleet.
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Other ships lost in the action were: SS Margrethe (Denmark) no loss of life. SS Stella (Denmark) no loss of life. SS Dagbjørg (Norway) 1 crewman lost. SS Habil (Norway) no loss of life. SS Silja (Norway) 3 crew killed. SS Sørhaug (Norway) 1 crewman lost. SS Kristine (Norway) 11 crewmen lost, SS Visbur (Sweden) No loss of life. SS H. Wicander (Sweden) 19 crewmen lost.
The SMS Brummer and SMS Bremse were both scuttled in Scapa Flow, Orkney on 21st June 1919. The SMS Brummer is still a popular dive site but SMS Bremse was salvaged in 1929 and broken up for scrap at Lyness, Orkney.
The SMS Brummer and SMS Bremse were both scuttled in Scapa Flow, Orkney on 21st June 1919. The SMS Brummer is still a popular dive site but SMS Bremse was salvaged in 1929 and broken up for scrap at Lyness, Orkney.
The Wreck
There is no UKHO Wreck card for HMS Strongbow and to date the location of the ship is unknown.
Crew Lost
Name - ALLEN, George James
DOB - 23rd October 1898
Place of Birth - Middlesex
Parents - Son of George Herbert and Millicent Isabella Allen, of 62, Victoria Rd., Hendon, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, SS 7771 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 23rd October 1898
Place of Birth - Middlesex
Parents - Son of George Herbert and Millicent Isabella Allen, of 62, Victoria Rd., Hendon, London,
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, SS 7771 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/1101/7771
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ADM 188/1101/7771
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Name - ALLEN, Harold Victor,
DOB - 15th November 1894
Place of Birth - Birmingham, Warwickshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, K 17882 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 15th November 1894
Place of Birth - Birmingham, Warwickshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, K 17882 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/902/17882
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Name - ALLISON, Henry William,
DOB - 4th February 1893
Place of Birth -Sheerness, Kent
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Tristram, of 45, Maple St., Mile Town, Sheerness
Early History -
Rank - Leading Cook's Mate, M 4169 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 4th February 1893
Place of Birth -Sheerness, Kent
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Tristram, of 45, Maple St., Mile Town, Sheerness
Early History -
Rank - Leading Cook's Mate, M 4169 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/1026/4169
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ADM 188/1026/4169
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Name - BEADLE, Arthur John,
DOB - 5th September 1895
Place of Birth -Limehouse, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 19967 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in the Fredrikstad Military Cemetery.
DOB - 5th September 1895
Place of Birth -Limehouse, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 19967 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in the Fredrikstad Military Cemetery.
Photo: Synnøve Marie Kvam
Sources:
ADM 188/686/19967
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Sources:
ADM 188/686/19967
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Name - BLOOMFIELD, James Robert,
DOB - 9th November 1888
Place of Birth - Greenwich, London
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Bloomfield, of Greenwich.
Early History - Husband of Charlotte Annie Bloomfield, of 73, Revelon Rd., Brockley, London,
Rank - Act/Leading Stoker, SS 110769 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 9th November 1888
Place of Birth - Greenwich, London
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Bloomfield, of Greenwich.
Early History - Husband of Charlotte Annie Bloomfield, of 73, Revelon Rd., Brockley, London,
Rank - Act/Leading Stoker, SS 110769 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/1116/110769
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ADM 188/1116/110769
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Name - BROWN, Stephen,
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Dorothy Brown, 35, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh.
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant Commander
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement
The Scotsman - Thursday 25 October 1917
DEATHS
Brown. Killed in action on 17th October, Engineer Lieutenant Commander Stephen Brown R.N. H.M.S ''Strongbow'' , Devoted husband of Dorothy Brown, 35, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh.
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History - Husband of Dorothy Brown, 35, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh.
Rank - Engineer Lieutenant Commander
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement
The Scotsman - Thursday 25 October 1917
DEATHS
Brown. Killed in action on 17th October, Engineer Lieutenant Commander Stephen Brown R.N. H.M.S ''Strongbow'' , Devoted husband of Dorothy Brown, 35, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh.
Mentioned in Despatches
Sources:
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
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The Edinburgh Gazette Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
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The Edinburgh Gazette Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
Name - CLEMENTS, Victor Cecil,
DOB - 17th October 1893
Place of Birth -Colchester, Essex
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 13975 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 17th October 1893
Place of Birth -Colchester, Essex
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 13975 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/674/13975
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ADM 188/674/13975
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Name - CLIEVELEY, John,
DOB - 2nd June 1894
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 113716 (Dev)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 2nd June 1894
Place of Birth -Liverpool, Lancashire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 113716 (Dev)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/1119/113716
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ADM 188/1119/113716
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Name - COURT, Leonard Colett,
DOB - 1st November 1898
Place of Birth - Birmingham, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of Henry Thomas and Lucy C. Court, of 3, King's Rd., Orpington, Kent.
Early History - Native of Edgbaston, Birmingham,
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 34212 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 1st November 1898
Place of Birth - Birmingham, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of Henry Thomas and Lucy C. Court, of 3, King's Rd., Orpington, Kent.
Early History - Native of Edgbaston, Birmingham,
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 34212 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/715/34212
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ADM 188/715/34212
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Name - CREASER, George Frederick,
DOB - 29th December 1898
Place of Birth -Saint Barnabas Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of George Matson Creaser and Kate Creaser, of 5, Towlers Terrace, Eton St., Hessle Rd. Hull.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 32292 (Po)
Service History - Present at the Battle of Jutland- Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 05 November 1917
Geo. F. Creaser.
News has been received at his home, 5 Towler's Terrace, Eton Street, Hessle Road, that George Frederick Creaser (19) son of Mr & Mrs G Creaser was killed in action at sea on October 17th. He had been in the Navy over three years, and his father, who is chief engineer on a mine sweeper, has been serving his country three years. (photo)
DOB - 29th December 1898
Place of Birth -Saint Barnabas Hull, Yorkshire
Parents - Son of George Matson Creaser and Kate Creaser, of 5, Towlers Terrace, Eton St., Hessle Rd. Hull.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 32292 (Po)
Service History - Present at the Battle of Jutland- Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 05 November 1917
Geo. F. Creaser.
News has been received at his home, 5 Towler's Terrace, Eton Street, Hessle Road, that George Frederick Creaser (19) son of Mr & Mrs G Creaser was killed in action at sea on October 17th. He had been in the Navy over three years, and his father, who is chief engineer on a mine sweeper, has been serving his country three years. (photo)
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ADM 188/711/32292
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britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
Name - CUST, Arthur John Purey,
DOB - 8th August 1897
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Admiral Sir Herbert and Lady Purey-Cust, of 49, West Hill, Highgate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Sub Lieutenant
Service History - Date of Appointment: May 1910 -Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement- Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 26 October 1917
OUR HONOURED DEAD. Sub-Lieut. Arthur John Purey-Cust, R.N., who has been killed in action, was 20 years of age, and the only son of Vice-Admiral and Mrs. H. E. Purey- Cust, of Hollyside, West-hill, Highgate. He was a relative of Earl Brownlow and a nephew of the late Dean of York. Becoming a midshipman in 1914, he had served since the beginning of the war, and got his promotion last March.
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 27 October 1917
Three officers lost their lives in the Strongbow— Eng.-Lt.-Com, Stephen Brown, Sub-Lieut. A. J. Purey-Cust—a name well-known in the Royal Navy—and Midshipman L, Pollastrini, Lieut-Com. E. L. Brooke, who was severely wounded, was lieut. in command of the destroyer -Sprightly at the outset of war,
DOB - 8th August 1897
Place of Birth -
Parents - Son of Admiral Sir Herbert and Lady Purey-Cust, of 49, West Hill, Highgate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Sub Lieutenant
Service History - Date of Appointment: May 1910 -Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement- Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Hornsey & Finsbury Park Journal - Friday 26 October 1917
OUR HONOURED DEAD. Sub-Lieut. Arthur John Purey-Cust, R.N., who has been killed in action, was 20 years of age, and the only son of Vice-Admiral and Mrs. H. E. Purey- Cust, of Hollyside, West-hill, Highgate. He was a relative of Earl Brownlow and a nephew of the late Dean of York. Becoming a midshipman in 1914, he had served since the beginning of the war, and got his promotion last March.
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 27 October 1917
Three officers lost their lives in the Strongbow— Eng.-Lt.-Com, Stephen Brown, Sub-Lieut. A. J. Purey-Cust—a name well-known in the Royal Navy—and Midshipman L, Pollastrini, Lieut-Com. E. L. Brooke, who was severely wounded, was lieut. in command of the destroyer -Sprightly at the outset of war,
Mentioned in Despatches
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The Edinburgh Gazette Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
ADM 196/119/167
ADM 196/146/432
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britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
The Edinburgh Gazette Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
Name - DUNLOP, Walter George
DOB - 23rd February 1897
Place of Birth - Leytonstone, London
Parents - Son of Henry John and Sarah Lucy Dunlop, of 59, Woodhouse Rd., Leytonstone, London.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 23132 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 23rd February 1897
Place of Birth - Leytonstone, London
Parents - Son of Henry John and Sarah Lucy Dunlop, of 59, Woodhouse Rd., Leytonstone, London.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 23132 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/693/23132
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Name - EDLER, William Henry James,
DOB - 4th March 1897
Place of Birth -Bethnal Green, London
Parents - Son of Julius and Catherine Alice Edler, of 30, Waterloo Rd., Bishops Rd., Victoria Park, London.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 22365 (Ch)
Service History - Awarded Naval General Service Medal (Persian Gulf)- Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 4th March 1897
Place of Birth -Bethnal Green, London
Parents - Son of Julius and Catherine Alice Edler, of 30, Waterloo Rd., Bishops Rd., Victoria Park, London.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 22365 (Ch)
Service History - Awarded Naval General Service Medal (Persian Gulf)- Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
General Service Medal (Persian Gulf)
Sources:
ADM 188/691/22365
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Name - FORTUNE, James,
DOB - 7th December 1883
Place of Birth - Millwall, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 10252), 214738 (Ch)
Service History - Enlisted into the Royal Navy 6th May 1901 as a Boy 2nd Class, promoted 1st Class 6th August 1901, and again on his 18th birthday to Ordinary Seaman. He spent time on various land-establishments and ships including HMS Woodcock and HMS Russell (including 5 days in the cells), until he was discharged, time expired on 6th December 1913. He would then have been transferred directly into the Royal Fleet Reserve as a Type B reservist. Under the Navy Reserve Act 1900 he was called back to the Royal Navy on the 2nd August 1914.
AB James was attached to the Royal Navy Siege Guns in Belgium, which were large calibre, ex-naval guns (BL 9.2 inch) used for counter battery or coastal defence. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in the London Gazette 7th August 1915. Mentioned in Despatches. - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 7th December 1883
Place of Birth - Millwall, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman (RFR B 10252), 214738 (Ch)
Service History - Enlisted into the Royal Navy 6th May 1901 as a Boy 2nd Class, promoted 1st Class 6th August 1901, and again on his 18th birthday to Ordinary Seaman. He spent time on various land-establishments and ships including HMS Woodcock and HMS Russell (including 5 days in the cells), until he was discharged, time expired on 6th December 1913. He would then have been transferred directly into the Royal Fleet Reserve as a Type B reservist. Under the Navy Reserve Act 1900 he was called back to the Royal Navy on the 2nd August 1914.
AB James was attached to the Royal Navy Siege Guns in Belgium, which were large calibre, ex-naval guns (BL 9.2 inch) used for counter battery or coastal defence. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in the London Gazette 7th August 1915. Mentioned in Despatches. - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Distinguished Service Medal Mentioned in Despatches
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Name - FRANKLAND, Arthur,
DOB - 14th July 1886
Place of Birth -Lambeth, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman, 221721 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in Lerwick New Cemetery
DOB - 14th July 1886
Place of Birth -Lambeth, London
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman, 221721 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in Lerwick New Cemetery
Photo: OsloNorway
Sources:
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Name - FREIGHT, Victor Jeffery Horace,
DOB - 9th February 1890
Place of Birth -Tooting, London
Parents - Only Son of Elizabeth Frieght, of 29, Herne Hill Road, Herne Hill, London, and the late Jeffery Frieght
Early History -
Rank - Officers' Steward 2c, L 6994 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 9th February 1890
Place of Birth -Tooting, London
Parents - Only Son of Elizabeth Frieght, of 29, Herne Hill Road, Herne Hill, London, and the late Jeffery Frieght
Early History -
Rank - Officers' Steward 2c, L 6994 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/1001/6994
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Name - GARWOOD, Reginald Ernest Amos,
DOB - 8th April 1899
Place of Birth -West Ham, Essex
Parents - Son of Ernest and Minnie Garwood, of 66, Thorpe Rd., Forest Gate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 38114 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 8th April 1899
Place of Birth -West Ham, Essex
Parents - Son of Ernest and Minnie Garwood, of 66, Thorpe Rd., Forest Gate, London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 38114 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/723/38114
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Name - GREENING, Frank Kenneth,
DOB - 13th May 1895
Place of Birth -Coventry, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of Samuel and Emily Greening, of 39/41, Cox St., Coventry.
Early History - Husband of Rose Janet Greening, of 60, Weston St., Coventry
Rank - Able Seaman, J 19974 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 13th May 1895
Place of Birth -Coventry, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of Samuel and Emily Greening, of 39/41, Cox St., Coventry.
Early History - Husband of Rose Janet Greening, of 60, Weston St., Coventry
Rank - Able Seaman, J 19974 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/686/19974
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Name - HEMBROUGH, Clifford,
DOB - 31st August 1899
Place of Birth -Partington, Cheshire
Parents - Son of John William and Alice Maud Hembrough, of 18, Bentley Rd., Oxton, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Telegraphist, J 50363 (Dev)
Service History - Buried in the Lerwick New Cemetery
Photo: OsloNorway
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Name - HOPPER, William Christopher,
DOB - 4th December 1898
Place of Birth -Southwark, London
Parents - Son of William Alfred and Mary A. Hopper, of 16, Glenforth St., East Greenwich.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Telegraphist, J 12182 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Woolwich Gazette - Tuesday 30 October 1917
TOLL OF WAR
Wireless Telegraph Operator Vivian Christopher Hopper. R.N., eldest son of Mr. William Hopper, 16, Glenforth Street, East Greenwich, caretaker at the Central Library at East Greenwich, was killed in action on October 17th, while serving on board one of His Majesties ships. He was educated at “ Dreadnought” Council School, leaving at the age of 11 to join Boreman's Foundation. He left there when 15 with a scholarship and joined the Royal Navy as a wireless telegraph operator. In this he was very successful, being rated as leading telegraphist at the early age of 21. His brother is serving in the Army.
DOB - 4th December 1898
Place of Birth -Southwark, London
Parents - Son of William Alfred and Mary A. Hopper, of 16, Glenforth St., East Greenwich.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Telegraphist, J 12182 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Woolwich Gazette - Tuesday 30 October 1917
TOLL OF WAR
Wireless Telegraph Operator Vivian Christopher Hopper. R.N., eldest son of Mr. William Hopper, 16, Glenforth Street, East Greenwich, caretaker at the Central Library at East Greenwich, was killed in action on October 17th, while serving on board one of His Majesties ships. He was educated at “ Dreadnought” Council School, leaving at the age of 11 to join Boreman's Foundation. He left there when 15 with a scholarship and joined the Royal Navy as a wireless telegraph operator. In this he was very successful, being rated as leading telegraphist at the early age of 21. His brother is serving in the Army.
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Name - HOWLING, John Edwin,
DOB - 5th November 1885
Place of Birth -Gorleston, Suffolk
Parents - Son of Eliza Johnson (formerly Howling), of 203, Stafford Rd., Southtown, Great Yarmouth, and the late John Howling.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, 213268 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 5th November 1885
Place of Birth -Gorleston, Suffolk
Parents - Son of Eliza Johnson (formerly Howling), of 203, Stafford Rd., Southtown, Great Yarmouth, and the late John Howling.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, 213268 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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Name - JAMES, Matthew Henry,
DOB - 23rd September 1897
Place of Birth -Saint Georges Bristol
Parents - Son of Mary Jane James, of 3, Batten's Lane, St. George, Bristol.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 64565 (Dev)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 23rd September 1897
Place of Birth -Saint Georges Bristol
Parents - Son of Mary Jane James, of 3, Batten's Lane, St. George, Bristol.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 64565 (Dev)
Service History - Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/776/64565
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Name - JONES, Walter,
DOB - 7th May 1888
Place of Birth -Chelsea, London
Parents - Son of Mrs. Jones, of 38, First St., Chelsea, London.
Early History - Husband of Mrs. R. E. Early (formerly Jones), of 52, Balcombe St., Dorset Square, Marylebone, London
Rank - Able Seaman, 234106 (Ch)
Service History - Awarded Naval General Service Medal (Persian Gulf) - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 7th May 1888
Place of Birth -Chelsea, London
Parents - Son of Mrs. Jones, of 38, First St., Chelsea, London.
Early History - Husband of Mrs. R. E. Early (formerly Jones), of 52, Balcombe St., Dorset Square, Marylebone, London
Rank - Able Seaman, 234106 (Ch)
Service History - Awarded Naval General Service Medal (Persian Gulf) - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
General Service Medal (Persian Gulf)
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ADM 188/415/234106
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ADM 188/415/234106
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Name - JORDAN, Harold,
DOB - 8th May 1887
Place of Birth -Ayleston, Leicestershire
Parents - Son of Alfred and Fanny Jordan, of 101, Laurel Rd., Leicester.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 309611 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Leicester Daily Post - Tuesday 23 October 1917
LEICESTER MAN ON THE STRONGBOW
Stoker Petty Officer Harold Jordan, of Leicester, was one of the men on H.M.S. Strongbow, which was sunk during the German attack on the convoy of merchant ships on Sept. 17th.(sic) A letter from the Admiralty to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, of 101. Laurel. Road, Leicester,. states that he was not in the list of survivors, and it is feared he must s ha lost his life. Petty Officer Jordan had completed his 12 years in the Navy about three weeks ago. He was in New Zealand when the war broke out, and took part in the fighting in the Pacific, being present at the battle of the Falkland Islands, at the capture of the Emden, and at the destruction of the Konibsberg. (sic)
DOB - 8th May 1887
Place of Birth -Ayleston, Leicestershire
Parents - Son of Alfred and Fanny Jordan, of 101, Laurel Rd., Leicester.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 309611 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Leicester Daily Post - Tuesday 23 October 1917
LEICESTER MAN ON THE STRONGBOW
Stoker Petty Officer Harold Jordan, of Leicester, was one of the men on H.M.S. Strongbow, which was sunk during the German attack on the convoy of merchant ships on Sept. 17th.(sic) A letter from the Admiralty to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, of 101. Laurel. Road, Leicester,. states that he was not in the list of survivors, and it is feared he must s ha lost his life. Petty Officer Jordan had completed his 12 years in the Navy about three weeks ago. He was in New Zealand when the war broke out, and took part in the fighting in the Pacific, being present at the battle of the Falkland Islands, at the capture of the Emden, and at the destruction of the Konibsberg. (sic)
Leicester Chronicle - Saturday 27 October 1917
WENT DOWN ON STRONGBOW.
Stoker Petty Officer Harold Jordan was one of the men on H.M.S. Strongbow, which was sunk during the German attack on the convoy of merchant ships on Oct. 17th. A letter from the Admiralty to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, of 101 Laurel. road, Leicester, states that he was not in the list of survivors, and it is feared he must have lost his life.(photo)
WENT DOWN ON STRONGBOW.
Stoker Petty Officer Harold Jordan was one of the men on H.M.S. Strongbow, which was sunk during the German attack on the convoy of merchant ships on Oct. 17th. A letter from the Admiralty to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, of 101 Laurel. road, Leicester, states that he was not in the list of survivors, and it is feared he must have lost his life.(photo)
Harold Jorden. Leicester chronicle
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Name - WILLIAMS Frederick John Pritchard (real name, LAYTON, George Samuel ),
DOB - 12th May 1887
Place of Birth -Camberwell, London
Parents - Son of George and Elizabeth Susannah Layton.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 310748 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 12th May 1887
Place of Birth -Camberwell, London
Parents - Son of George and Elizabeth Susannah Layton.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 310748 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/508/310748
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Name - LEE, Edward Charles,
DOB - 6th March 1899
Place of Birth -Uxbridge, Middlesex
Parents - Son of Alfred and Sarah Lee, of Church Cottages, Greenford, Southall, Middlesex.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 38778 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 6th March 1899
Place of Birth -Uxbridge, Middlesex
Parents - Son of Alfred and Sarah Lee, of Church Cottages, Greenford, Southall, Middlesex.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 38778 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/724/38778
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ADM 188/724/38778
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Name - LEWIS, John William,
DOB - 25th September 1879
Place of Birth -Bermondsey, London
Parents - Son of Lewis Lewis and Annie Lewis, of Bermondsey, London.
Early History - Husband of Ada Lewis, of 54, Senegal Rd., Rotherhithe.
Rank - Chief Stoker, 291373 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 25th September 1879
Place of Birth -Bermondsey, London
Parents - Son of Lewis Lewis and Annie Lewis, of Bermondsey, London.
Early History - Husband of Ada Lewis, of 54, Senegal Rd., Rotherhithe.
Rank - Chief Stoker, 291373 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/469/291373
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ADM 188/469/291373
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Name - LONG, Earnest,
DOB - 1st January 1881
Place of Birth -Sittingbourne, Kent
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker, 294375 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 1st January 1881
Place of Birth -Sittingbourne, Kent
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Stoker, 294375 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/475/294375
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ADM 188/475/294375
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Name - LUCAS, Arthur,
DOB - 12th July 1896
Place of Birth -Tonbridge, Kent
Parents - Son of George and Martha Lucas, of Hilden Cottage, London Rd., Tonbridge, Kent.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 117036 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 12th July 1896
Place of Birth -Tonbridge, Kent
Parents - Son of George and Martha Lucas, of Hilden Cottage, London Rd., Tonbridge, Kent.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 117036 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/1123/117036
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Name - MATTHEWS, Herbert,
DOB - 19th April 1882
Place of Birth -Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of William Matthews, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, K 31954 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
DOB - 19th April 1882
Place of Birth -Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Parents - Son of William Matthews, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, K 31954 (Po)
Service History - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/930/31954
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ADM 188/930/31954
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Name - MILLER, Alfred Cecil,
DOB - 13th June 1899
Place of Birth -Wickham Market, Suffolk
Parents - Son of George and Maria Miller, of 165, Spratt St., Eyke, Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 72556 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 13th June 1899
Place of Birth -Wickham Market, Suffolk
Parents - Son of George and Maria Miller, of 165, Spratt St., Eyke, Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 72556 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/792/72556
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ADM 188/792/72556
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Name - MOORE, Frederick S C,
DOB - 4th August 1879
Place of Birth -Plymouth, Devon
Parents - Son of the late Frederick Stephen Cerveth Moore.
Early History - Husband of Lillian Moore, of 54, St. Mary's Rd., Faversham, Kent.
Rank - Petty Officer, 186597 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 4th August 1879
Place of Birth -Plymouth, Devon
Parents - Son of the late Frederick Stephen Cerveth Moore.
Early History - Husband of Lillian Moore, of 54, St. Mary's Rd., Faversham, Kent.
Rank - Petty Officer, 186597 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/315/186597
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ADM 188/315/186597
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Name - PACKMAN, Thomas L,
DOB - 24th September 1882
Place of Birth -Danbuy, Essex
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Packman, of Canvey Island, Essex.
Early History - Husband of Elizabeth Packman, of 1. Beach Court, Whitefriars Crescent, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 308401 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 24th September 1882
Place of Birth -Danbuy, Essex
Parents - Son of Henry and Mary Packman, of Canvey Island, Essex.
Early History - Husband of Elizabeth Packman, of 1. Beach Court, Whitefriars Crescent, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Rank - Stoker Petty Officer, 308401 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/503/308401
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ADM 188/503/308401
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Name - PARNHAM, Thomas Henry,
DOB - 2nd February 1897
Place of Birth -Kingston, Surrey
Parents - Son of Thomas Henry and Emma Parnham, of 41, Beresford Rd., New Malden, Surrey.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 28219 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 2nd February 1897
Place of Birth -Kingston, Surrey
Parents - Son of Thomas Henry and Emma Parnham, of 41, Beresford Rd., New Malden, Surrey.
Early History -
Rank - Able Seaman, J 28219 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/703/28219
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ADM 188/703/28219
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Name - PATTEN, Joseph,
DOB - 10th November 1892
Place of Birth -Shoreditch, London
Parents - Son of Lewis and Elizabeth Patten, of Canrobert St., Bethnal Green, London.
Early History - Husband of Margaret Patten, of 235, Manor Rd West Ham, London.
Rank - Stoker 2c, K 39111 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 10th November 1892
Place of Birth -Shoreditch, London
Parents - Son of Lewis and Elizabeth Patten, of Canrobert St., Bethnal Green, London.
Early History - Husband of Margaret Patten, of 235, Manor Rd West Ham, London.
Rank - Stoker 2c, K 39111 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/945/39111
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ADM 188/945/39111
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Name - PETTIT, George W,
DOB - 12th September 1886
Place of Birth -Southwark, London
Parents - Son of George and Isabel Pettit, of Herne Hill, London.
Early History - Husband of Mary S. Pettit, of 6, Hardess St., Herne Hill, London.
Rank - Stoker 2c, K 39119 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 12th September 1886
Place of Birth -Southwark, London
Parents - Son of George and Isabel Pettit, of Herne Hill, London.
Early History - Husband of Mary S. Pettit, of 6, Hardess St., Herne Hill, London.
Rank - Stoker 2c, K 39119 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/945/39119
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ADM 188/945/39119
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Name - POLLASTRINI, Michael Lorenzo,
DOB - 28th February 1897
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of Lorenzo and Lizzie Pollastrini, of 12, Aden Terrace, Clissold Park
Early History -
Rank - Ty/Midshipman, RNR
Service History - Date of Seniority: 23 April 1915. Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 28th February 1897
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of Lorenzo and Lizzie Pollastrini, of 12, Aden Terrace, Clissold Park
Early History -
Rank - Ty/Midshipman, RNR
Service History - Date of Seniority: 23 April 1915. Mentioned in Dispatches for services in this engagement Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Mentioned in Dispatches Clasp
Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 27 October 1917
Midshipman Michael L Pollastrini, R.N.R., who was killed in H.M.S. destroyer Strongbow on Oct. 17 during an engagement in the North Sea with two very fast heavily armed German raiders, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Pollastrini, of 12, Aden Terrace, Clissold Park, Highbury, N. Born in 1897, he was educated at St. Ignatius College, Stamford Hill, and was trained on H.M.S. Worcester for the Merchant Service. the completion of his course he joined the Royal Naval Reserve and was appointed to H.M.S. Canada. He subsequently volunteered for service in a destroyer and thereupon was appointed to H.M.S. Strongbow. He took part in the Battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916. He was fond of sport and became excellent boxer, winning the light-weight championship in H.M.S. Worcester.
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 27 October 1917
Three officers lost their lives in the Strongbow— Eng.-Lt.-Com, Stephen Brown, Sub-Lieut. A. J. Purey-Cust—a name well-known in the Royal Navy—and Midshipman L, Pollastrini, Lieut-Com. E. L. Brooke, who was severely wounded, was lieut. in command of the destroyer -Sprightly at the outset of war,
Midshipman Michael L Pollastrini, R.N.R., who was killed in H.M.S. destroyer Strongbow on Oct. 17 during an engagement in the North Sea with two very fast heavily armed German raiders, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Pollastrini, of 12, Aden Terrace, Clissold Park, Highbury, N. Born in 1897, he was educated at St. Ignatius College, Stamford Hill, and was trained on H.M.S. Worcester for the Merchant Service. the completion of his course he joined the Royal Naval Reserve and was appointed to H.M.S. Canada. He subsequently volunteered for service in a destroyer and thereupon was appointed to H.M.S. Strongbow. He took part in the Battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916. He was fond of sport and became excellent boxer, winning the light-weight championship in H.M.S. Worcester.
Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 27 October 1917
Three officers lost their lives in the Strongbow— Eng.-Lt.-Com, Stephen Brown, Sub-Lieut. A. J. Purey-Cust—a name well-known in the Royal Navy—and Midshipman L, Pollastrini, Lieut-Com. E. L. Brooke, who was severely wounded, was lieut. in command of the destroyer -Sprightly at the outset of war,
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ADM 340/111/17
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The Edinburgh Gazette- Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
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The Edinburgh Gazette- Publication date:9 August 1918Issue:13302Page:2855
Name - PRESTON, Arthur F,
DOB - 10th November 1892
Place of Birth -Balham, London
Parents - Son of William Henry and Emma Preston, of Tooting, London.
Early History -
Rank - Act/Leading Stoker, SS 111039 (Ch)
Service History - Buried at the Lerwick New Cemetery
DOB - 10th November 1892
Place of Birth -Balham, London
Parents - Son of William Henry and Emma Preston, of Tooting, London.
Early History -
Rank - Act/Leading Stoker, SS 111039 (Ch)
Service History - Buried at the Lerwick New Cemetery
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ADM 188/1117/111039
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Name - RICHARDSON, Thomas,
DOB - 9th August 1893
Place of Birth -Newcastle, Northumberland
Parents - Son of John L. Richardson, of 46, Derby St., Newcastle-on-Tyne, and the late Jane Richardson.
Early History -
Rank - Engine Room Artificer, RNR, EA 1188
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
BT 377/7/72935
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BT 377/7/72935
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Name - RICHES, Charles,
DOB - 8th June 1888
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of Louise Riches, of Islington, London.
Early History - Husband of Rose Alice Riches, of 93, Mildmay Rd., Mildmay Park, London
Rank - Able Seaman, RNVR, London Z 5369
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 8th June 1888
Place of Birth - London
Parents - Son of Louise Riches, of Islington, London.
Early History - Husband of Rose Alice Riches, of 93, Mildmay Rd., Mildmay Park, London
Rank - Able Seaman, RNVR, London Z 5369
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 337/41/191
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ADM 337/41/191
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Name - SADLER, George,
DOB - 6th July 1890
Place of Birth - Lambeth, London
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sadler, of 27, Chester St., Kennington Cross, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman, 237040 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 6th July 1890
Place of Birth - Lambeth, London
Parents - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sadler, of 27, Chester St., Kennington Cross, London.
Early History -
Rank - Leading Signalman, 237040 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/421/237040
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ADM 188/421/237040
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Name - SAVAGE, Charles F,
DOB - 23 June 1892
Place of Birth -Clapton, London
Parents - Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Savage, of 2, Lee St., Kingsland Rd., London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 53369 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in the Lerwick New Cemetery
DOB - 23 June 1892
Place of Birth -Clapton, London
Parents - Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Savage, of 2, Lee St., Kingsland Rd., London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 53369 (Ch)
Service History - Buried in the Lerwick New Cemetery
Photo: OsloNorway
Sources:
ADM 188/753/53369
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ADM 188/753/53369
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Name - SHAW, William H,
DOB - 2nd November 1896
Place of Birth -Leytonstone, Essex
Parents - Son of Annie Shaw, of 12, Ravenstone Rd., Stratford, London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 51639 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 2nd November 1896
Place of Birth -Leytonstone, Essex
Parents - Son of Annie Shaw, of 12, Ravenstone Rd., Stratford, London.
Early History -
Rank - Ordinary Seaman, J 51639 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/750/51639
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ADM 188/750/51639
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Name - TUMMAN, Herbert Wilfred,
DOB - 1st December 1890
Place of Birth -Brigg, Lincolnshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman, J 472 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 1st December 1890
Place of Birth -Brigg, Lincolnshire
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Leading Seaman, J 472 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
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ADM 188/647/472
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ADM 188/647/472
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Name - WELLS, Thomas,
DOB - 29th December 1893
Place of Birth -Fulham, London
Parents - Son of James and Isabella Wells, of 81, Mendora Rd., Fulham, London.
Early History -
Rank - Air Mechanic 1c, F 3508 RNAS
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 29th December 1893
Place of Birth -Fulham, London
Parents - Son of James and Isabella Wells, of 81, Mendora Rd., Fulham, London.
Early History -
Rank - Air Mechanic 1c, F 3508 RNAS
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/567/3508
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ADM 188/567/3508
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Name - WHY, William Edward,
DOB - 24th December 1886
Place of Birth -Woking, Surrey
Parents - Son of the late William and Eliza Why, of Sutton Green, Guildford, Surrey,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 109233 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
DOB - 24th December 1886
Place of Birth -Woking, Surrey
Parents - Son of the late William and Eliza Why, of Sutton Green, Guildford, Surrey,
Early History -
Rank - Stoker 1c, SS 109233 (Ch)
Service History - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial
Sources:
ADM 188/1115/109233
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ADM 188/1115/109233
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Died of Wounds - 10/02/1919
Name - BROOKE Edward
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant Commander, RN,
Service History - Mentioned in Dispatches for actions during the Battle of Jutland Wounded, died 10 February 1919 from pneumonia as a result of the action
DOB -
Place of Birth -
Parents -
Early History -
Rank - Lieutenant Commander, RN,
Service History - Mentioned in Dispatches for actions during the Battle of Jutland Wounded, died 10 February 1919 from pneumonia as a result of the action
Mentioned in Dispatches Clasp
THE EDINBURGH GAZETTE, AUGUST 9, 1918
Admiralty, S. W.
7th August 1918.
HONOURS FOB SERVICES IN ACTION WITH ENEMY LIGHT CRUISERS WHICH ATTACKED NORWEGIANCONVOY ON THE 17iH OCTOBER 1917
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honour, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men in recognition of their gallantry in the action between H.M. Torpedo Boat Destroyers "Mary Rose" and "Strongbow" and three German light cruisers which attacked a convoy on the 17th October 1917 :--
To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr. Edward Brooke, R.N.. In command of H.M.S. "Strongbow," fought a gallant action against overwhelming odds in
endeavouring to protect a convoy. He was severely wounded during the engagement.
Admiralty, S. W.
7th August 1918.
HONOURS FOB SERVICES IN ACTION WITH ENEMY LIGHT CRUISERS WHICH ATTACKED NORWEGIANCONVOY ON THE 17iH OCTOBER 1917
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honour, decoration and medals to the undermentioned Officers and Men in recognition of their gallantry in the action between H.M. Torpedo Boat Destroyers "Mary Rose" and "Strongbow" and three German light cruisers which attacked a convoy on the 17th October 1917 :--
To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieut.-Cdr. Edward Brooke, R.N.. In command of H.M.S. "Strongbow," fought a gallant action against overwhelming odds in
endeavouring to protect a convoy. He was severely wounded during the engagement.
Companion-of-the-Distinguished-Service-Order (DSO)
Leeds Mercury - Tuesday 23 October 1917
STRONGBOW’S COMMANDER INTIMATE ASSOCIATIONS WITH HUDDERSFIELD.
Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke, Commander of the destroyer Strongbow, which was sunk after gallant fight with superior German force in the North Sea, is the grandson of the late Mr. Edward Brooke, of Oaklev House, Edgerton, Huddersfield, and son the late Mr. Birkill Brooke, formerly of Thorpe, Almondbury. Lieut. -Commander Brooke was formerly commander of the Sprightly, and was mentioned despatches for his work in the Battle Jutland.
Bexhill-on-Sea Chronicle - Saturday 27 October 1917
It was announced in the "Chronicle" of Saturday last that Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke, R.N., son of Mrs. Maisey, of Hazeldene, Rutherfield Avenue, Bexhill, had been severely wounded in an action which had taken place on October 17th. When making the announcement Press restrictions rendered it necessary to omit the name of the ship upon which Commander Brooke was serving, but it has since been officially reported that he was in command of H.M.S. "Strongbow," one of the destroyers which went down with colours flying in the recent North Sea fight. Lieut.-Commander Brooke previously commanded the "Sprightly," and was mentioned in dispatches for his services in the Jutland battle.
We learn that Lieut.-Commander Brooke's serious wound comprises a compound fracture of the right leg and wounds in the head and side, and are glad to be able to state that his is doing as well as can be expected.
Bradford Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 06 November 1917
The Admiralty announces that a further report has now been received from the hospital ship, from which it appears that the injuries sustained by Lieutenant-Commander Brooke, late of H.M.S. Strongbow, although serious, are not so severe as was at first feared. It will be remembered that the First Lord of the Admiralty stated in the House of Commons that Lieutenant-Commander Brooke had lost a leg and an eye. The First Lord has, however, has much pleasure in stating that it is now hoped that the officer, although severely wounded both in the leg and in the eye, will rot suffer the loss of either.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Saturday 15 February 1919
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
LT.-COMMANDER EDWARD BROOKE, R.N., who has died from pneumonia supervening on influenza, and interred yesterday Almond-bury. was grandson of the late Mr. Edward Brooke, Oakley House, Edgerton, Huddersfield. and son of the late Mr. Birkill Brooke, formerly of Almondbury. He commanded H.M.S. Strongbow. which was sunk in the North Sea. and was severely wounded and taken to hospital. Previously lie commanded H.M.S. Sprightly, and was mentioned despatches for his work the Battle Jutland.
STRONGBOW’S COMMANDER INTIMATE ASSOCIATIONS WITH HUDDERSFIELD.
Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke, Commander of the destroyer Strongbow, which was sunk after gallant fight with superior German force in the North Sea, is the grandson of the late Mr. Edward Brooke, of Oaklev House, Edgerton, Huddersfield, and son the late Mr. Birkill Brooke, formerly of Thorpe, Almondbury. Lieut. -Commander Brooke was formerly commander of the Sprightly, and was mentioned despatches for his work in the Battle Jutland.
Bexhill-on-Sea Chronicle - Saturday 27 October 1917
It was announced in the "Chronicle" of Saturday last that Lieut.-Commander Edward Brooke, R.N., son of Mrs. Maisey, of Hazeldene, Rutherfield Avenue, Bexhill, had been severely wounded in an action which had taken place on October 17th. When making the announcement Press restrictions rendered it necessary to omit the name of the ship upon which Commander Brooke was serving, but it has since been officially reported that he was in command of H.M.S. "Strongbow," one of the destroyers which went down with colours flying in the recent North Sea fight. Lieut.-Commander Brooke previously commanded the "Sprightly," and was mentioned in dispatches for his services in the Jutland battle.
We learn that Lieut.-Commander Brooke's serious wound comprises a compound fracture of the right leg and wounds in the head and side, and are glad to be able to state that his is doing as well as can be expected.
Bradford Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 06 November 1917
The Admiralty announces that a further report has now been received from the hospital ship, from which it appears that the injuries sustained by Lieutenant-Commander Brooke, late of H.M.S. Strongbow, although serious, are not so severe as was at first feared. It will be remembered that the First Lord of the Admiralty stated in the House of Commons that Lieutenant-Commander Brooke had lost a leg and an eye. The First Lord has, however, has much pleasure in stating that it is now hoped that the officer, although severely wounded both in the leg and in the eye, will rot suffer the loss of either.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Saturday 15 February 1919
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
LT.-COMMANDER EDWARD BROOKE, R.N., who has died from pneumonia supervening on influenza, and interred yesterday Almond-bury. was grandson of the late Mr. Edward Brooke, Oakley House, Edgerton, Huddersfield. and son of the late Mr. Birkill Brooke, formerly of Almondbury. He commanded H.M.S. Strongbow. which was sunk in the North Sea. and was severely wounded and taken to hospital. Previously lie commanded H.M.S. Sprightly, and was mentioned despatches for his work the Battle Jutland.
Survivors
WOUNDED
Balls, George William, Petty Officer, 156163, wounded
Coxhill, Arthur Edwin George, Signalman, P/J 33681, wounded
Davison, Robert, Stoker, C/K 28660, wounded
Fielder, Herbert Edward, Chief Petty Officer, 180659, wounded
Forster, Albert Victor, Stoker 1c, C/K 35745, wounded
Foster, George, Stoker Petty Officer, C/ 295659, wounded
Harford, Thomas William, Able Seaman, J 12180, wounded
Hastings, Clarence Walter, Able Seaman, C/J 914, wounded
Johnston, Harold Frank, Officers' Steward, C/L 10425, wounded
Kings, Frederick Charles, Able Seaman, SS 3412, wounded
Mainwaring, Arthur Arnold, Stoker, C/K 23732, wounded
Palmer, Alfred Richard, Stoker, 310295, wounded
Putland, Albert, Stoker, 308875, wounded
Quince, Horace Sidney, Able Seaman, J/ 21804, wounded
Routley, George Herbert, Chief Engine Room Artificer, 180659, wounded
Simmonds, William, Signalman, L/ 214961, wounded
Turner, Bertram Edward, Able Seaman, C/J 29363, wounded
Walker, Albert, Stoker 1c, C/K 19335, wounded
Weight, Charles Thomas, Leading Seaman, C/ 234414, wounded
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SURVIVORS NO INJURIES
Blundell, John George, Able Seaman, C/ 121092
oulton, Alfred Ernest, Able Seaman, P/J 31974
Brown, Morgan Ernest John, Engine Room Artificer 3c, M/ 3697
Coates, William Alfred, Able Seaman, 215078
Cook, James William Richard, Cook's Mate, C/M 13459
Eiloart, Norman Frederick, Engine Room Artificer 4c, C/M 20077
Hards, Sidney, Stoker Petty Officer, C/J 39672
Harvey, Thomas William, Able Seaman, C/J 12180
Hayne, George, Able Seaman, D/M 21658
Heron, Walter Francis Alfred, Stoker Petty Officer, 297654
Hicks, John Frederick, Stoker 1c, D/K 23005
Hodges, Francis Iola, Ordinary Seaman, C/J 33410
James, Rupert Warden, Lieutenant, RN
Kingsman, Arthur Leonard, Leading Seaman, C/ 239548
Matthews, William John, Stoker 1c, C/K 19350
McDonald, Angus, Ordinary Seaman, 2974 B
McDonald, Kenneth, Ordinary Seaman, 3137 B
McKenzie, Donald, Ordinary Seaman, 3496 A
Mullings, Percy Henry, Able Seaman, C/ 239195
Norrington, Frederick Arthur, Stoker 1c, SS 110431
Peall, Charles, Stoker, C/ 304979
Read, Arthur John, Petty Officer, 237122
Ross, Alfred Charles, Ordinary Seaman, C/J 65782
Sharp, Walter, Able Seaman, C/J 37913
Stephens, Alexander Wesley, Gunner, RN
Thompson, Ian McLean, Surgeon Probationer, RNVR
Waight, William Charles, Stoker 1c, C/K 41179
Waits, George Edward Henry, Stoker, C/K 25576
Willis, Alfred William, Able Seaman, C/J 23015
Wright, Stoker 1c, possible survivor
oulton, Alfred Ernest, Able Seaman, P/J 31974
Brown, Morgan Ernest John, Engine Room Artificer 3c, M/ 3697
Coates, William Alfred, Able Seaman, 215078
Cook, James William Richard, Cook's Mate, C/M 13459
Eiloart, Norman Frederick, Engine Room Artificer 4c, C/M 20077
Hards, Sidney, Stoker Petty Officer, C/J 39672
Harvey, Thomas William, Able Seaman, C/J 12180
Hayne, George, Able Seaman, D/M 21658
Heron, Walter Francis Alfred, Stoker Petty Officer, 297654
Hicks, John Frederick, Stoker 1c, D/K 23005
Hodges, Francis Iola, Ordinary Seaman, C/J 33410
James, Rupert Warden, Lieutenant, RN
Kingsman, Arthur Leonard, Leading Seaman, C/ 239548
Matthews, William John, Stoker 1c, C/K 19350
McDonald, Angus, Ordinary Seaman, 2974 B
McDonald, Kenneth, Ordinary Seaman, 3137 B
McKenzie, Donald, Ordinary Seaman, 3496 A
Mullings, Percy Henry, Able Seaman, C/ 239195
Norrington, Frederick Arthur, Stoker 1c, SS 110431
Peall, Charles, Stoker, C/ 304979
Read, Arthur John, Petty Officer, 237122
Ross, Alfred Charles, Ordinary Seaman, C/J 65782
Sharp, Walter, Able Seaman, C/J 37913
Stephens, Alexander Wesley, Gunner, RN
Thompson, Ian McLean, Surgeon Probationer, RNVR
Waight, William Charles, Stoker 1c, C/K 41179
Waits, George Edward Henry, Stoker, C/K 25576
Willis, Alfred William, Able Seaman, C/J 23015
Wright, Stoker 1c, possible survivor
