HMS HAWKE

HMS Hawke

HMS Hawke (A9) 15/10/1914

Displacement: 7770 grt.

Length: 118.2 m. Beam: 18.3 m. Draught: 7.3 m.

Propulsion: 2 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engines, 4 boilers, dual shaft, 2 screws

Complement: 597 officers and men.

Crew Lost: 527 officers and men (including 2 civilians)

Armament: 2 x 9.2-inch guns, 10 x 6" guns, 12 x 6 pdr. guns, 4 x 3 pdr. guns, 4 x 18" T.T.

Launch

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 12 March 1891

Launch of the Hawke.—The strength of the protected heavily-armed cruiser class of vessels was augmented, on Wednesday, by launch, at Chatham Dockyard, of the First-Class twin-screw cruiser Hawke. The vessel was commenced in June, 1889, some delay having taken place in her completion in consequence of the steel and other plates not having been sent in by the contractors. The principal dimensions of the Hawke are—length, 360 ft. ; breadth of beam, 60ft. ; and displacement, with all her weights onboard, 7,350 tons ; with a mean draught of 23 1/2 ft Her propelling power will be of 12,000-horse, and she is expected to realise speed, at forced draught, 20 knots. For offensive purposes she will mount armament of broadside and fore and aft firing guns of couple of the 22 ton 9 1/2 guns for a right ahead and astern fire, with ten of the five-ton 6in. guns. Her stowage capacity will enable her to receive 800 tons of coal in her bunkers. Shortly after one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon the vessel was floated out of dock after the preliminary ceremony of " christening" had been carried out. The Hawke will be at once completed in readiness for being commissioned.

Triple - Expansions Engines HMS Hawke.

History

Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 13 September 1892

The new first-class armoured cruiser Hawke, 7,350 tons, 12,000-horse power, recently built at Chatham Dockyard, has been reported ready for her official gunnery trials, which are to take place off Sheerness on the return of the mobilised crews from their leave. The Hawke has been equipped with two 9 inch. breech-loading guns, 10 inch. quick-firing guns, and 17 3-pounder and 6-pounder quick-firing guns. The Hawke has had her steam trials, which were very successful, the vessel averaging speed 20 knots per hour.

Cheltenham Chronicle - Saturday 05 April 1902

H.M.S. HAWKE COMMISSIONED. The fast cruiser Hawke was commissioned at Chatham Tuesday to take out new crews to the Forte cruiser and the Partridge and Dwarf gunboats, which are all to be recommissioned for further service on the Cape station. The time-expired crews will assist to work the Hawke to England.

Bournemouth Daily Echo - Wednesday 20 September 1911

ADMIRALTY MESSAGE.

The Press Association says the Admiralty state that they received the following telegram this afternoon: H.M.S. Hawke has been in collision with the steamer Olympic, Southampton tor New York. Both severely damaged. Now at anchor.

Evening Mail - Friday 22 September 1911

H.M.S. HAWKE. The Hawke is a first-class protected cruiser of the Edgar class, and was launched at Chatham Dockyard on March 11. 1891. The present commanding officer of the Hawke is Commander William F. Blunt, who was appointed to her on April 6, 1911.

Birmingham Mail - Friday 22 September 1911

ENQUIRY INTO THE COLLISION.
Captain Grant, of the Portsmouth Navigation School, presiding to-day over the Court of Enquiry on the cruiser Hawke into her collision with the Olympic. The proceedings are private. The Central News Southampton correspondent telegraphs:—Divers were still working the Olympic this morning, and have not yet reported the extent of the damage. Workmen were -busily engaged temporarily patching up the hole in the liner’s side. Messrs. Harland and Wolff, who are undertaking the repairs, hope the Olympic will be able to proceed Belfast within week. The big shed on the quayside presented unusual spectacle. Disconsolate passengers sat amid little heaps of sodden luggage, and the shed was made a drying ground for soaked garments. The personal effects of some passengers have been completely ruined. It is understood the Olympic’s crew, numbering, nearly 900, will be paid off during the day, with the exception of the nucleus crew retained to take the vessel to Belfast.

Popular Mechanics" Magazine December 1911

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 23 September 1911

H.M.S. HAWKE. EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. Investigation into the damage to the cruiser Hawke, which is a sister ship to the Endymion, in the collision with the Olympic, has proved that the injuries are much more serious than appeared to be the case whilst the ship remained in the water. No. 12 dock at Portsmouth has now been pumped out, and it is seen that the damage to the bow of the Hawke extends considerably below the water-line. It ie estimated that at least 20ft. of the fore part of the vessel's bow will have to be reconstructed. The massive steel ram has been twisted round by main force, the plating torn and crumpled like so much brown paper, and at some points only hang to the vertical framework by single rivets. The framework itself is bent and twisted into all conceivable shapes as though it were mere wire, and the appearance of the wreckage is eloquent evidence of the terrific force with which the cruiser must have crashed into the Olympic, and a testimony to the wisdom of modern designers of warships in abandoning the ram as an effective weapon. No official details of the accident have been communicated, and none are expected pending the court of inquiry, at which the proceedings will be private, while it is considered improbable that any court-martial proceedings will be ordered until it is seen if there is a possibility of the collision being investigated by another tribunal, the experience gained in the case of the Gladiator strongly suggesting the wisdom of this course. From unofficial inquiries amongst the naval men on board, it is clear that a much more serious disaster was only averted by the prompt action of the officers in charge, and the devotion to duty of those who carried out their orders at a moment when panic might easily have occurred. As to the causes contributing to the accident no one will venture a definite opinion, but the general impression is that the danger was not realised until it was too late to avoid 1t directly. The officers on the bridge saw that a collision was impending and inevitable. Orders were telegraphed below stop and reverse both engines, and the log will show that this was done in less than thirty seconds. Bulkheads were closed by watertight doors, and collision mats got ready in the twinkling of an eye, with the result that when the colliding vessels parted the inrush of water through the torn plating was instantly checked and the engine-room and main portions of the cruiser were kept dry, enabling both machinery and pumps to be worked on the passage to Portsmouth and the pumps to continue working up to the time the vessel was docked. Every man below was thrown from his feet by the force of the collision, but all stuck to their posts with grim determination, and not for a moment was there any relaxation of disciplined routine.

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 18 April 1912

CAPTAIN SMITH'S LAST VOYAGE. A PATHETIC CIRCUMSTANCE. Captain Smith was in command of the Olympic when a collision took place between the great liner and H.M. cruiser Hawke, on September 20th, in the Solent. That was to have been his last voyage before an honourable retirement, but as a crowning incident of his career he was given charge of the Titanic, the biggest ship of the White Star Line on her maiden voyage.

The Loss

Painting by Willy Stoewer (1914)

Croydon Times - Wednesday 21 October 1914

THE LOSS OF THE HAWKE. Survivor's Graphic Description. -- GERMAN SUBMARINE Inspects Her Work from the Surface. One of the survivors of the Hawke, torpedoed by a German submarine in the North Sea, states :—"Within eight minutes Hawke had gone under. Everything was absolutely in perfect order. The scene after we had been struck and had got overboard I shall never forget. There were rafts over-crowded all around us. . . . We were steaming northwards when we were struck amidships. It was on the starboard side and right aft of the fore funnel. The torpedo must have struck a 'Ready' magazine, for a terrific explosion occurred, and the ship rose as if she had hit a rock. "There was no confusion. The officers behaved admirably, and so did the men, but there was little chance to do much for ourselves. Admirably equipped, the Hawke was; she had ten lifeboats and I don't know how many provisioned rafts. The skipper was on the bridge when the ship was struck—as he had been all the morning. He gave orders to lower the boats, and the instruction was obeyed as promptly as could be. But what could we do? The Hawke was standing at nobody knows what angle, and it was physically impossible to get the boats out. "Then 'Every man for himself,' someone sang out, and we were all over the rails as hard as we could. When I came on top after my plunge I saw nothing but a huge bank of smoke. The Hawke was down, and all around were hundreds of struggling men. In our boat there were only a few at first, but we rowed round and picked up as many as was possible. until we ourselves in the long boats were in danger of being swamped. "Just as I got on board the longboat I saw the periscope of the submarine. She had come to the surface again, and was on the look-out to see if any other ship was coming to the assistance of the survivors; evidently they expected a repetition of the Aboukir affair, and thought they could plug a few others but nothing of the kind was possible. Hanging about, and even when rowing, it was bitterly cold. We awaited help, and at one time the submarine rose not more than 200 yards away. She could have rammed us if she had cared. "Then the Norwegian vessel came and took a bunch of us aboard, towing the longboat behind. We were more than grateful. A great number of our men must have been killed outright, as the explosion simply crumpled up the two decks, giving no chance of escape. "If there's anything under heaven I want, its a good solid smack back."

Dublin Daily Express - Saturday 17 October 1914

THE LOSS OF THE HAWKE
The sinking of H.M.S. Hawke by German submarine is sad by reason of the officers and men who have been lost, but the loss of the ship leaves our battle line unimpaired. The Hawke was and slow vessel, employed in patrol work. Episodes will recall to our people the constant risks now run by our warships which are patrolling the North Sea and searching merchant vessels. It also indicates that, as was anticipated, the submarines of the enemy are becoming more efficient.

Shields Daily News - Saturday 17 October 1914

At the time she was attacked the Hawke was crusing with a sister ship, the Theseus (Captain Hugh Edwards), and this vessel was the object of the first operations by the hostile craft The torpedo that was fired against her, however, missed its mark.
(Note: This torpedo was in fact fired by U17 and not U9)

The Scotsman - Monday 26 October 1914

RAFT PICKED UP IN NORTH SEA SUPPOSED RELIC OF HAWKE . A raft composed of four casks and several planks lashed and bolted together, which an Aberdeen trawler picked up in the North Sea and brought to Aberdeen on Saturday, is supposed to have belonged to H .M .S . Hawke , which Was torpedoed about ten days ago by a German submarine.

SM U-9

U-9, under the command of Kptlt. Otto Weddigen, left Helgoland on a patrol that would head to the east of Orkney, then north to Fair Isle, across to the coast of Norway and then a return to Helgoland.

The chart (right) is a section of the patrol chart taken from the KTB of U-9.

The U boat was sailing on a direct line from Helgoland to the south east of Orkney steering a general course of NW.

On the 14th October 1914 a correction was made to the position (red square to the black triangle). on the 15th HMS Hawke was sunk (black cross). later a further correction was made to the NE shown the positions (black square to red circle). After this no further corrections were made so the red circle could be considered fairly accurate.

If the cross (HMS Hawke position) is also moved to correspond with the chart correction then its charted position moves from 134 Beta to 155 Delta.

This position was transferred to a modern chart and plotted near to a charted obstruction.

See: The Search for H.M.S Hawke section below

The drawing (left) is taken from the KTB of U-9.

Three cruisers were observed to the north. One of the cruisers (HMS Hawke) started steaming south west and the other two steamed off to the north.

U-9 was preparing to attack HMS Hawke when the cruiser zig-zagged and turned to the south east and presented a much better target. Weddigen fired a single torpedo Hitting HMS Hawke on the starboard side just aft of the forward mast.

Yorkshire Evening News - Monday 26 October 1914

COMMANDER WHO SANK THE HAWKE. An Amsterdam telegram says Captain- Lieutenant Weddigen, Commander of the German submarine U 9, who, according to Berlin reports, was responsible for the sinking of the cruiser Hawke, has been decorated with the Order of Merit.

The Wreck

HMS Hawke has the UKHO Wreck card 2434. The Wreck Card was created in 1972 with the position 57 47.00N 00 12 00E. this position was taken from various sources including DODAS (Dictionary of Disasters at Sea) and one of the survivors.

In 1976 the wreck was added to chart 278 as NDWPD - Non-Dangerous Wreck Position Doubtful in position 57 47.00N 00 12 00E.

There is a charted wreck 4 miles NNW from the UKHO HMS Hawke position. This wreck has the Wreck Card number 2485. The wreck was located in 1993 and given the dimensions 30m long by 4.4m high. This wrecks size discounts it as being HMS Hawke.

1984 NUMA ( National Underwater and Marine Agency), a company set up by the late Clive Cussler, conducted a search for HMS Hawke and on the website say the wreck was located just to the north (2 miles) of the UKHO charted position in 57°48,75'N
00°10,80'E

There is an In Obstruction (Obstn) charted 6 miles WNW from HMS Hawke UKHO position and has the wreck card number 2444. This obstruction was located in 1987 and was reported to stand ''8 fathoms high'' (14.5m), in position 57°49,043'N 00°01,233'E

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The Search for HMS Hawke

Project ''Lost in Waters Deep 2024''

Team Photo ''Lost in Waters Deep 2024.''

MV Clasina.

Skipper: Bob Anderson

Crew: Tash Yates, Godfrey Priest, Tom Morton, Jim Burke

Media: Charlie Comrie.

Dive Team.

Expedition Leader: Steve Mortimer

Divers: , Paul Downs, Dan O'Callahan, Clare Fitzsimmons, Rick Waring, Paul Southby, , Jacob Mackenzie , Simon Kay, Will Schwarz, Steve Green.

Support Diver: Barbara Mortimer,

Research.

Research & Side Scan Sonar: Kevin Heath,

The Search

On the 10th of August 2024 the team met at Fraserburgh, Scotland to search for the wreck of HMS Hawke.

It was decided that having looked at all the ships logbooks of the vessels involved, plotted all the positions and crossed referenced with the KTB (logbook) of U9 that the search would start with the obstruction 2444.

The cross marking the sinking on the U9 chart, once corrected, plotted very near the obstruction.

The log book from HMS Endymion for October 1914 (ADM 53/40873) was the most useful. A 6.30 position was given as well as a midday sighting. HMS Hawke met HMS Endymion at 9.30 between those points. A line between the two points passes slightly to the east of the charted obstruction. This seemed the obvious first target to check out.

The plan was to go to the charted position of the obstruction. If a contact was found then it would be dived. If nothing was there then a box would be surveyed using the C Max CM2 side scan sonar. If nothing was found then the plan was to move onto the NUMA position and then the UKHO position and survey with the side scan.

11th August 2024.

MV Clasina approached the charted mark but when 950m away a contact appeared on the echo sounder. this was marked and the vessel then proceeded to the charted ''Obstruction'' position.
On the obstruction mark nothing was found. It is probable that the echo sounder contact and the obstruction are one and the same and the error could be down to Decca being used in 1987 to plot the contact.

As slack water was near it was decided by the dive team to dive the contact seen on the echo sounder and then side scan the area, with a 1 mile by 1 mile box if the target turned out not to be HMS Hawke.

This echo sounder contact turned out to be HMS Hawke.

The depth of water was 110m, the divers spent 20 minutes on the wreck giving the over two and a half hours of decompression to complete before they could surface. The divers took some great footage of the guns, fittings and other interesting features of the ship.

14th August 2024

A second dive was conducted following the same profile and further items were seen and photographed.

Side Scan Sonar

After the dive on the 11th August a side scan sonar survey was conducted to give a better understanding of the layout of the site. The ship lay on her starboard side, with bow damage, most likely from contact with the seabed. The forward mast can be clearly seen complete with spotting top. The wreck is orientated with bows to south.

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Photos and stills from video's taken by the dive team.

Stills taken from video shot by Ric Waring.

Photos by Simon Kay.

Nothing was taken from HMS Hawke and it is hoped the site will now be granted a Protected Place status where it can be dived in the future but not disturbed.

An artist's impression of the wrecks. The drawings were made by Dr. Tamás Balogh based on consultations with divers and analysis of underwater pictures and footage.

Report by Dr. Tamás Baloghon click here HMS Hawke

Crew Lost

†15/10/1914

ABBOTT, ALBERT (30), Able Seaman (no. SS/99), Royal Fleet Reserve, , . Service: RFR/CH/B/5365,
Son of Rachel Abbott, of Bowling, Glasgow. Native of New Wortley; Leeds - Able Seaman (no. SS/99) Royal Fleet Reserve, RFR/CH/B/5365 - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Laisterdyke & Bowling News - Friday 23 October 1914

SUPPOSED STANNINGLEY VICTIM OF THE "HAWKE DISASTER.-It is feared that a Stanningley man named Albert Abbott went down with ILMS "Hawke," which was torpedoed in the northern waters of the North Sea last Friday. He was an able seaman aboard that cruiser, and the list of survivors does not contain his name. There is just a possibility that he has been picked up and not been able to report himself. Abbott was on the Naval Reserve, and prior to being recalled for service about three weeks ago, he was employed at Stanningley Ironworks. He is unmarried. His mother, who lives in the Sun Yard, on Wednesday received a notice from the Admiralty that he was not mentioned in the list of the men saved. Abbott is described by his friends as a fine cheerful young fellow.

ABRAM, ERNEST WILLIAM - Petty Officer (no. 167361) - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ADAMS, CLARE ROBERT (16) Boy First Class (no. J/27420) - Son of William John and Annie Adams, of 2, Lomond Grove, Camberwell, London. Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ADAMSON, WALTER BENJAMIN - Boy First Class (no. J/27366) - Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

AGER, JAMES ALFRED (19) - Son of Samuel and Alice Ager, of 22 Richardson Rd, West Ham, London- Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/19331) Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

AGNEW, NATHANIEL (26), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105083), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Agnew, of 18, Westminster Avenue, Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/8676, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

AINGER, HAROLD (16), Boy First Class (no. J/27513), Son of Charles and Annie E. Ainger, of Horsley Cross, Mistley, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Evening Star - Tuesday, 20th October 1914

MISTLEY YOUTHS AMONG THE MISSING

Two Mistley youths, Chas. Albert Victor Spooner (17), and Harold Ainger (16), are believed to have lost their lives as a result of the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea last Thursday. Their parents were aware they were aboard that vessel, and as their names have not appeared in the official lists of survivors published, the worst is feared.

Both were smart lads, and joined H.M.S. Ganges at Shotley, where they received their initial training. Spooner in the early part of last year, and Ainger last September. Both were transferred to the Hawke at Chatham, Ainger last April and Spooner only last August.

Spooner was the only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Spooner, and was born at Brighton. When 2½ years old he made his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J Amos, in the Manningtree district, and he was a regular scholar at the Manningtree National School. His relatives had not seen him since last January. Mr. and Mrs. Amos live at Oxford Road, Mistley.

Ainger was the second eldest of nine sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ainger, of Horsley Cross -- a hamlet of Mistley. His parents last saw him in February. An older brother (Wilfred) is serving in the 5th Essex Territorials.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

H. Ainger. Horsley Cross, Mistley. H.M.S. Hawke.

ALCOCK, HENRY, Able Seaman (no. SS/999), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/6711, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ALGIE, ROBERT, Able Seaman (no. SS/40), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Mary J. Algie, of 124, Greenwell St., Newtownards, Co. Down. Service: RFR/CH/B/5311, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Thursday 29 October 1914

KILLED IN ACTION

ALGIE -- October 15. 1914 (as a result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea) . Robert, dearly beloved husband of Mary J Algie.
At the rivers crystal brink.
Christ shall bind each broken link.
Yet again we hope to meet him.
When the day of life is fled.
And in heaven we hope to greet him.
Where no farewell tears to shed.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and children.
Greenwell Street, Newtownards.

Belfast Telegraph - Friday 30 October 1914

KILLED IN ACTION

ALGIE -- October 15. 1914 (as a result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea) . Robert Algie, second son of John Algie 17 Ann Street, Newtownards. Deeply regretted by his father and sisters. JOHN ALGIE.

Newtownards Chronicle & Co. Down Observer - Saturday 19 October 1918

OUR HEROES—IN MEMORIAM.

ALGIE—In fond and loving memory of my dear husband, Robert Algie, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke ‘in the North Sea of October 15, 1914, Sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife and two Children.

ALLEN, DANIEL, Able Seaman (no. 206565), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/5107, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ALLEN, MARSHALL CLAUDE (19), Boy First Class (no. J/22871), Son of Bathsheba Jane Goodwin, of Berechurch, Colchester, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 21 November 1914

Other Essex men on board the Hawke were Stoker Wood, who belonged Colchester, and a young cook's mate named Bitten to Great Horkesley. M. C. Allen, age 18, one of the lads from the Ganges, lost his life in the Hawke.

ALLOWAY, WILLIAM HENRY (16), Boy First Class (no. J/24691), Son of William and Emma Alloway, of 31, Renown St., Devonport, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

ALLUM, GEORGE, Stoker 1st Class (no. 172241), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/2174, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ANDERSON, JOHN ROBERT, Cooper (no. 135921), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Tuesday 20 October 1914

THE WAR

LOCAL MEN ON THE HAWKE
Amongst the men who were on board H.M.S. Hawke were the following who resided in this district
John Robert Anderson (cooper), of Shorne.
John T. Neill (1st petty officer). of 5, Havelock-road, Gravesend.
Both are believed to have perished, no news of their having been rescued having yet been received by the authorities.

ATKINSON, ALFRED GEORGE (32), Able Seaman (no. 193724),
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Husband of Elizabeth Atkinson, of 319, Southampton St., Camberwell, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 30 October 1914

MISSING FROM THE HAWKE. In the official list of those missing from H.M.S. Hawke, torpedoed in the North Sea, there appears the name A. B. Atkinson, A.8., 193724. Atkinson, who was a native of London, and had been in the Navy since he was 14 years age, was a son-in-law of Mr A. Love, Bella Cottage, Bedford Place, Aberdeen

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

ATTREE, ERNEST CHARLES. (16), Boy First Class (no. J/27515), Son of Frank Charles and Martha Kate Attree, of 2, Bampfield St., Southern Cross, Portslade, Sussex, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

AUSTIN, ALAN MURRAY (30), Paymaster, Husband of May Austin, of Gwil Marten, Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Son of the late Francis Murray Austin (some time Archdeacon of Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana) and Jane Murray Austin, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Reading Mercury - Saturday 24 October 1914

Killed Action.—Paymaster A. M. Austin, of H.M.S. Hawke, youngest son of Mrs. Francis Murray Austin. Albert-road, Caversham, was lost the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke. He passed first on entering the service, and his exceptional ability earned him early promotion. He was in his 30th year and leaves widow and infant daughter. It is worthy of note that Paymaster Austin’s mother lost her second son in the South African war, and that her three surviving sons are serving the Navy and Army. Lieutenant and Adjutant E. M. Austin is with the South African Mounted Rifles, Commander F. M. Austin, R.N., is aboard H.M.S, Emperor of India, and Corporal W. M. Austin is in the Yeomanry, and expects to go on foreign service.

AXON, WALTER HENRY (46), Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. 128826), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Sarah Axon, of Stream Hill, Dillon's Cross, Cork. Service: RFR/CH/A/1230, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BABER, THOMAS EDWARD, Petty Officer (no. 154395), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/2147, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BALCOMB, FREDERICK, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 276783), ,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BALL, JAMES (28), Sergeant (no. PLY/11659), Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Son of the late William and Sarah Ball, of Warrington, Lancs; husband of Margaret Ellen Ball, of 90, Middle St., Deal, Kent, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

BARKER, WILLIAM (26), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102800),Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of A. M. Barker, of 54A, Sydenham Rd. North, Croydon. Service: RFR/CH/B/7597, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Croydon Express - Saturday 24 October 1914

Sinking of H.M.S. Hawke.

Two Norwood Men Missing.

The list of missing in connection with the loss of H.M.S. Hawke, torpedoed by a German submarine, contains the names of Frederick Purnell, A. B, and William Barker. stoker. Both men belong to South Norwood, where much sympathy is felt for the bereaved families.
Purnell. who was about 35 years of age, had been an attendant at the South Norwood Baths for about three years. He lived with his wife in Carmichael-road. He was for 12 years in the Navy, and had about two more years to run as a reservist. Upon declaration of war, he joined the ''Hawke." at Chatham. His letters home showed that he was as comfortable as war conditions would permit, and was quite cheerful. On Friday. after the announcement of the disaster, his wife received a letter from him. By the same post Mr. H. Jones, manager of the Baths, received a picture post-card of the "Hawke." In a pencilled message thereon, Purnell said be was still keeping fit, and :desired to be "remembered to the boys." He expressed gratitude for kindness shown towards his wife, and hoped to be able to come :home before the opening of the next summer season. Purnell wee a member of the Broad Green Tradesmen's Club, and had joined the superannuation scheme of Corporation. A brother of his is also serving in the Navy. Barker is the son of Mr. Frederick Barker, 'of 56, Cobden-road South Norwood, and was 26 years of age. He leaves a wife and one child and another is expected. As a stoker Barker served five years in the Navy in home waters. On leaving, he took up employment as a gardener. and joined the Hawke" at Chatham. He had a strong sense of duty, and when writing made no complaint of anything. His last letter disclosed the fact that the ship's company were well off for tobacco. but were very anxious to be supplied with weekly newspapers.

BARNDEN, FRED THOMAS (30), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102658), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Albert Ernest and Mary Barnden, of 12, Windsor Rd., Willesden Green, London. Native of Halling. Rochester. Service: RFR/CH/B/7435, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BARNES, ARTHUR, Shipwright 2nd Class (no. M/6714), , Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

BARNES, FREDERICK, Petty Officer Stoker 2nd Class (no. 167803), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/4240, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BARNES, HERBERT PLUME, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106968), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/9615, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BARNES, PHILIP CHARLES (20), Officer's Steward 2nd Class (no. L/2874), Son of Thomas and Charlotte Barnes, of 48, Warwick St., Oxford, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Oxford Chronicle and Reading Gazette - Friday 23 October 1914

OXFORD MAN LOST ON HMS. HAWKE. The relatives of Philip Charles Barnes, of 48, Warwick Street, have this week received an intimation from the Admiralty that their son is missing from HMS. Hawke, and that they "fear he has lost his life." Barnes was only 20 years of age, and ranked as officers steward. He was the second son of Thomas Barnes, and was educated at the British School, and also attended the Magdalen Road Mission Hall Sunday School. He was formerly employed at Exeter College, but when he was 17 he went to Chatham, where he received a preliminary training for the Navy. Later he was assigned to H.M.S. Indomitable, and had several interesting cruises to Gibraltar. Malta, and other places. It was not until last Easter that Barnes was transferred from the Indomitable to the ill fated Hawke, which at that time was a training ship, but at the outbreak of the war was manned as an ordinary cruiser. Everyone will sympathise with the relatives in their very sad loss.

Oxford Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

HMS HAWKE CATASTROPHE TWO OXFORD BOYS KILLED.

Philip Charles, second son of Thomas Barnes, of 48, Warwick-street, Oxford, was on H.M.S Hawke when she was torpedoed on October 15th, as also was Albert John, eldest son of Mr. Payne. 2. Wood-street, St. Ebbe's, and both lost their lives. Barnes was 20 years of age and Payne 17.

BARNES, WILLIAM (38), Able Seaman (no. 168377), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Alice M. Barnes, of Grammar School Rd, Brigg, Lincs. Service: RFR/CH/B/3907, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hull Times - Saturday 31 October 1914

WILLIAM BARNES, A.B. (BRIGG), who was recently lost from H.M.S. Hawke, in the North Sea, entered the Navy when he was 15 years old, and served afloat until he was 30, most of his time being spent on the China Station and the West Coast of Africa. He had nearly completed eight years in the Reserves, having put in his last drill when called up. He was drafted to the Hawke, his old ship, on which he went to the Cape in 1901. He was at St. Helena guarding the Boer prisoners during the South African War, for which he was presented with a medal. Before he was called up he was captain of the steam ship Togo, trading between Brigg and Hull. Mr Barnes, who was 38 years of ag leaves a widow and two children to mourn-his loss. He was a most devoted husband, and was greatly respected by all who knew em. He was the main support of his father, who resides in Sheffield, having reached the age of 85 years.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

H.P. Barnes R.F.R. Stoker H.M.S. Hawke.

BARRY, JOHN FRANCIS (24), Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/4274), Son of Edward and Frances Barry, of Aghada, Rostellan, Co. Cork, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

BARTER, HARRY STANLEY (16 1/2), Boy First Class (no. J/26050), Son of Henry and Ellen Barter, of 47, Staines Rd., Twickenham, Middx, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Richmond and Twickenham Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

Twickenham Lad on the Hawke.

Old Trafalgar School Boy Goes Down With His Ship

Much empathy being extended toward. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barter, 47, Stained road, in the loss of their 16 1/2 year old and only son, who was a first class boy, training to he a gunner, aboard H. M.S Hawke. The Hawke. it will be recalled, was torpedoed he German submarine last week when off the Scottish coast- Harry Stanley Barter had a great love for the sailor life, and only the morning of the day his ship went down had written home an enthusiastic letter to his mother. He referred to the sad loss of the Aboukir, Hogue, and Cressy, and hoped that the Hawke would not meet with their fate. Barter was educated at the Trafalgar School, and held the rank of sergeant in the All Church scout troop. He was very clever at scout craft. His parents have resided in Twickenham for twenty two years, and attend All Saints Church.

Richmond and Twickenham Times - Saturday 14 November 1914

Memorial to Young Naval Hero.

Writing in this month's number of his ''Parish Magazine." the Rev. C. V. Camplin Cogan, vicar of All Saints', Upper Twickenham proposed that a plate should he erected to the memory of their first hero—Stanley Barter—whose parent , live in the Staines road, who went down at his post on H.M.S. Hawke when she was torpedoed in the North Sea. Parishioner. are invited to subscribe towards the memorial.

BARTHRAM, JOHN THOMAS (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/5046), (Served as BARTON). Son of George A. and Mary Barthram, of 10, Platt's Buildings, Tidal Basin, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BASS, HENRY, Private (no. PO/6800), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/H/B/1435, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

BASSETT, VICTOR CHARLES, (17) Boy First Class (no. J/26732), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 26 October 1914

Charles Bassett aged 17 of 12 Furnival Road, Sheffield who was drowned in the disaster to the cruiser Hawke. He had been in the Navy 12 months and was a first-class Boy on the cruiser. (photo)

BEAN, SAMUEL JOHN (36), Able Seaman (no. 177884), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Samuel John and Eliza Bean, of Chapel Hill, Eythorne, Dover; husband of Mrs. Hodgson (formerly Bean), of 8, Claremont Avenue, Scarboro St., Hessle Rd., Hull. Served in the South African War. Service: RFR/CH/B/5305, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MR S, J, BEAN, HULL,

A Victim of H.M S. Hawke, Mr Bean, who was a postman at Hull, has left a wife and four little children. He was 37 years of age, — (photo)

Dover Express - Friday 13 November 1914

WAR DEATHS.

[These. Death Notices are inserted Free a charge of 1s. being made for each verse added.]

BEAN. —Samuel John, the eldest beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bean, of Eythorue, who was lost with the sinking of H.M.S. " Hawke," aged 36 years, leaving a wife and four children to moarn their loss.

BEER, GEORGE HENRY (17), Boy First Class (no. J/23495), , Son of the late George Henry and Sarah Jane Beer, of Plymouth, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

BELL, DAVID (28), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108915), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Edmond and Jane Bell, of Belfast; husband of Annie McCauley. Service: RFR/CH/B/10813, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BELLINGHAM, THOMAS HENRY (21), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6334), Son of George and Mary Bellingham, of Pond Rd., Offham, West Malling, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BENNETT, ALBERT EDWARD (36), Ship's Corporal 1st Class (no. 178486), Son of William Arthur and Hannah Maria Bennett, of 89, Minard Rd., Catford, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BENNETT, FRANK HENRY, Corporal (no. CH/12196), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BERRIDGE, JOHN FREDERICK HARRY, Corporal (no. CH/12245), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BEVIS, EDWARD ALFRED FRANK (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26776), Son of Edward Alfred Bevis, of 2, Swan Avenue, Hastings, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Hastings and St Leonards Observer - Saturday 24 October 1914

A "HAWKE" HERO. One of the missing crew of the ill-fated "Hawke " is Edward Alfred Bevis. son of a well-known member of the Old Town Fire Brigade, who resides in Croft-road. He was a first-class boy, 17 years of age, and joined the service about 14 months ago. Bevis was educated at All Saints Church School, and before going into the Navy was member the Wesley Chapel Band of Hope. In his last letter to his mother, dated October, acknowledges gifts from his mother, asks for pair gloves, and praises photographs the " Pictorial" which he had received. Young Bevis had only recently been transferred, from "Warspite'' to the "Hawke."

BISHOP, ALBERT EDWARD (16), Signal Boy (no. J/24353), Son of Albert Edward and Edith Agnes Bishop, of Borroughs House, The Borroughs, Hendon, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hendon & Finchley Times - Friday 23 October 1914

YOUNG HENDON SAILOR MISSING. By the sinking of H.M.S. “Hawke” in the waters of the North Sea it is feared that a young Hendon sailor has met with his death, an official communication having been sent, to the parent® that his name is not among the survivors. The lad is Albert Edward Bishop, whose home was in Brent-street. He was approaching his seventeenth birthday, and he gave promise of occupying a good position in the Navy. He was educated at Bell-lane School, and both here and at the Wesleyan Sunday 1 School, his teachers spoke very highly of his general character- He commenced his training at Devonport, and was afterward i transferred to Harwich, joining the “Hawke” as a signaller when war was declared.

BITTEN, FRED (20), Officers’ Steward 3rd Class (no. L/4948), Son of Elizabeth Ann Bitten, of 8, Horkesley Crescent, Great Horkesley, Colchester. Native of Pidley, Huntingdonshire, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 21 November 1914

Other Essex men on board the Hawke were Stoker Wood, who belonged Colchester, and a young cook's mate named Bitten to Great Horkesley. M. C. Allen, age 18, one of the lads from the Ganges, lost his life in the Hawke.

BLATHERWICK, HENRY THOMPSON, Boy First Class (no. J/26731), ,Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

BLOXSOM, WILLIAM JABEZ (38), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 164154), Son of Alfred Martin and Elizabeth Eleanor Bloxsom, of Gillingham, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Newcastle Journal - Saturday 24 October 1914

THE LOSS OF H.M.S. HAWKE. OFFICIAL LIST OF KILLED AND MISSING. The Secretary the Admiralty regrets that, the latest information available, the petty officers. officers, and men were serving in H.M.S. Hawke when that vessel was sunk the 15th inst. In the absence any evidence to the contrary, it is feared that the men reported missing regarded having lost their lives.

KILLED.

BLOXOM W.J. PO 1st Class

Photo taken at HMS Pembroke, Chatham in 1912 or 1913 of P.O W Bloxsom (R) with his best friend J Hobbs, Sailmaker, who was also lost on HMS Hawke. Photo: Anne Fribbens

BONFIELD, JAMES GEORGE, Private (no. CH/14967), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1574 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BOOTH, GEORGE THOMAS, Boy First Class (no. J/24708), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Portsmouth Evening News - Monday 02 November 1914

Killed in Action.
BOOTH—In loving memory of my dear boy George, who lost his life in H.M.S. Hawke. Oct. 15th. Sadly mourned by his mother. Doris, and Fred.

BOOTH, ROLAND HARTLEY (17), Boy First Class (no. J/24104), Son of Arthur Newsome Booth and Ruthetta Booth, of 177, Newsome Rd., Huddersfield, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

Huddersfield Daily Examiner - Tuesday 20 October 1914

THE HAWKE DISASTER.

ONE OF THE MISSING

Mr. Arthur Booth, the father of Roland Hartley Booth, who was announced one of the missing in the disaster to the above ship, has received from the Admiralty this morning the usual formal notice that he was believed to have been on board, but that his name does not appear in the list of survivors received at the Accountant-General's Department. Booth, who was 17 years of age last August, joined the Navy in April of 1912, and received his training at Shotley Barracks, Harwich. He was on his first sea draft when the war broke out, and was chosen as one of twenty to serve on the Hawke.

BOWELL, FREDERICK JAMES, Leading Seaman (no. 162995), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Annie Bowell, of 90, Hamilton Square, Kipling St., Snows Fields, Bermondsey, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/2088, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BOWYER, CHARLES ALEXANDER (28), Able Seaman (no. SS/1330), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Charles and Emma Bowyer, of Clerkenwell; husband of Catherine F. Bowyer, of 13, Blagrove Rd., North Kensington, London. Service: RFR/CH/7440 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BOX, FREDERICK JAMES (21), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/112109), Son of Frederick James Box, of 43, Gordon Rd., Southall, Middx, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BRADLEY, REGINALD JOHN C. (21), Private (no. 17049), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of John Thomas and Julia Kate Bradley, of 4, Bretons Cottages, South Hornchurch, Essex. Native of Harlow, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

Pt R. J. Bradley of Harlow. R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Hawke.

BREMER, FRANCIS AUGUSTUS, Able Seaman (no. 167964), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/3921, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BREWER, FRANK, Able Seaman (no. 207025), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

BROAD, EDWARD, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 281620), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BROADHURST, JOSEPH HENRY (35), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101291), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Richard George and Eliza Broadhurst, of Battersea, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/6723, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BROCK, JOHN, Shipwright 1st Class (no. 344374), Son of John and Mary McDonald Brock, of Glasgow; husband of Margaret Johnstone Brock, of 105, Allison St., Crosshill, Glasgow, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BROWN, GEORGE, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 306510), Husband of Laura May Pearce (formerly Brown), of 17, Selbourne Terrace, Dover, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Dover Express - Friday 23 October 1914

DOVER MEN ON THE ''HAWKE." So far as is known, three Dover men were on H.M.S. " Hawke." P.O. Terry was, fortunately saved; but two other Dover men— C.P.O. Brown, of Albany Place, and Thomas Williams, of 42, Bridge Street—are both missing.

BUCHANAN, WILLIAM, Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 166810), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BUCKLEY, MOSES MILLER SHAW, Ordinary Seaman (no. J/24636), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

BUNCE, CHARLES HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. 158786), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1123, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BUNCE, CHARLES RALPH THOMAS (29), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102156), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Charles A. and Margaret Bunce, of 19, Conley St., East Greenwich. Service: RFR/CH/B/7195, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BUNYAN, BENJAMIN JAMES (36), Ship's Steward (no. 340125), , Son of Robert and Emily Bunyan, of Borough Green, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memoria

BURBIDGE, WALTER (52), Able Seaman (no. 103586), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Elizabeth Anne Burbidge, of 7, Artillery Buildings, Westminster, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/794, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BURRIDGE, FREDERICK WILLIAM (29), Private (no. CH/15303), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Husband of Mrs. A. Lawrence (formerly Burridge), of 11, Love Rd., Lowestoft. Native of Wandsworth, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

BYE, FRANK EDWIN (20), Private (no. CH/17384), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Richard William and Harriet Kate Bye, of 267, Church Rd., Leyton, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CAHILL, HENRY THOMAS, Chief Stoker (no. 152629), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/A/1709, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CALE, ALBERT, Petty Officer 2nd Class (no. 143929), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/A/2006, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CAMERON, JOSEPH, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 292522), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CAMPBELL, GEORGE JACKSON, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104251), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8270, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Larne Times - Saturday 31 October 1914

Stoker George Jackson Campbell, East Bread Street, Belfast, who was drowned by the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke. Deceased, who was 24 years of age, had been on the Reserve, and was called up for service on 6th August, prior to which he was employed with Messrs. Workman, Clark, & Co. (photo)

Belfast Weekly Telegraph - Saturday 31 October 1914

CAMPBELL—October I5, 1914 (the result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke). George, son of the late James and Sarah Campbell, 431 Dee street

CARVIL, ERNEST, Private (no. CH/16260),Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CASH, GEORGE RICHARD, Boy First Class (no. J/26705), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CAVELL, FRANK CORNELIUS, Able Seaman (no. 180672), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/3860, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CAWSE, SAMUEL GEORGE (36), Sergeant (no. CH/13420), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of the late Samuel Cawse, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHALMERS, WILLIAM ROBERT (16), Boy First Class (no. J/24697), Son of Robert McK. and Mary Ellen Chalmers, of II, Linton St., Leicester, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

CHAMP, FRANCIS LOGAN, Sergeant (no. CH/2978), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/A/388, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHAMPS, SIDNEY CHARLES (41), Chief Stoker (no. 163578), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Charles Edwin and Mary Ann Champs, of Westbere Butts, Sturry, Canterbury. Native of Sturry. Service: RFR/CH/A/2058, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHANDLER, CHARLES WILLIAM, Private (no. CH/8271), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1304, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHARLTON, BENJAMIN DAVID (34), Private (no. CH/9493), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Husband of Mrs. R. Cuthbert (formerly Charlton), of 24, Lambert Place, Croydon. Service: RMR/B/889, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHARMAN, JOSEPH PHILLIP (34), Able Seaman (no. 194784), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charman, of Sandwich, Kent; husband of G. A. Levenson (formerly Charman), of 96, Malmesbury Rd., Canning Town, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/8880, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHEYNEY, SYDNEY BERNARD (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26788), Son of Lieut. James Walter John Cheyney, R.N., of 114, York Drive, Hyndland, Glasgow, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yarmouth Independent - Saturday 14 November 1914

EDWARD WORLLEDGE OLD BOY DROWNED. TWO BROTHERS - NARROW ESCAPES. We regret to learn that Mr. Sid Cheyney an old Edward Worlledge School boy, lost his life in the sinking of the Hawke. Two of his brothers, twins, have lately had very narrow escape when H.M.S. Hermes was mined in the straits of Dover. Both these also attended the Edward Worlledge School and lived at 33 Walseley Road previously to their departure to Chatham, where their home now is.

CHILDS, CHARLES ROBERT (37), Able Seaman (no. 179912), Son of Charles Robert Childs, of 54, St. Margaret's Rd., Lowestoft, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Downham Market Gazette - Saturday 07 November 1914

LOST FROM H.M.S. HAWKE. Charles R. Childs, of 54, Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, who was drowned in H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea.

CHISHOLM, ALEXANDER (38), Able Seaman (no. 188294), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Jane Chisholm, of Leith, and of the late Alexander Chisholm; husband of Margaret Meacher (formerly Chisholm), of 3, Rosshill Terrace, Dalmeny, West Lothian. Service: RFR/CH/B/4308, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CHISIM, JOHN (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105949), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late John and Mary Eleanor Chisim, of Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9121, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLARK, THOMAS WILLIAM (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/9966), Son of Thomas William and Mary Clark, of 9, Eastfield St., Stepney, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLARKE, HERBERT EDGAR, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/103947), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8114, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hendon & Finchley Times - Friday 25 December 1914

CLARKE. Stoker Herbert. H.M.S. “Hawke.” High road, North Finchley

CLARKE, JAMES GEORGE (26), Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. L/5276), Son of Emma Winson (formerly Clarke), of 51, New Rd., Chatham, Kent, and the late George James Clarke, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLARKE, VICTOR GEORGE (32), Leading Seaman (no. 194420), Royal Fleet Reserve, Brother of Thomas William Clarke, of 24, Oxford St., Rugby. Service: RFR/CH/B/8513, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLARKE, WILLIAM (28), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/100711), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Sarah McConnell, of 26, Foreman St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/5843, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLARKSON, FREDERICK WILLIAM, Lieutenant Commander, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 24 October 1914

Lieut.-Com. F. W. Clarkson entered the Service in 1897, and was rated Midshipman on May 15, 1899, in which grade he served in the Victorious. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on Aug. 15, 1902, be was for a time in the Russell, and became & Lieutenant on Dee. 31, 1904. He served in the Kent, Dominion. and Perseus, and in 1910 was given command of the Wizard. Subsequently he commanded the Cynthia. In March, 1913, he was appointed to the Neptune for a few months. It was in the spring of this year that he joined the Hawke, of which he was First Lieutenant as a training cruiser.

London Evening Standard - Monday 26 October 1914

KILLED IN ACTION.

CLARKSON —On the 15th Ort.. It in H.M S. Hawke, Lieut -Commander Frederick William Clarkson. R.N.. dearly loved only son of Ella Lady Warren and of the late Colonal F.W. Clarkson. 39th Regiment.

CLEMENTS, JACK (30), Private (no. CH/12014), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of John and Hetty Clements, of Baldock, Herts, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CLUBLEY, IRIS (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/9588), Son of F. J. and F. M. Clubley, of Greenland, Patrington, Hull, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COCKRILL, ARTHUR (24), Able Seaman (no. SS/2208), Royal Fleet Reserve,Son of James and Frances Cockrill, of West Hartlepool; husband of Grace Annie Cockrill, of 6, School Row, Hamsterley Colliery, Co. Durham. Service: RFR/CH/B/9255, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COLLIER, THOMAS, Private (no. CH/10587), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1144, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COLLINS, HERBERT CHARLES, Boy First Class (no. J/25469), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

COLLINS, STANLEY BERTRAM (30), Naval Schoolmaster (no. M/4740), Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Collins, of 46, West Side, Wandsworth Common, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Birmingham Daily Gazette - Wednesday 21 October 1914

TUTOR ON THE HAWKE, former Wednesbury school teacher at the Lower High-street Council Schools, Mr. Stanley Collins, is believed have been lost the sinking of the Hawke. He was attached to the staff of that cruiser as an Admiralty tutor, and as his name does not appear amongst those saved it is feared he is dead.

CONWAY, JOHN CHARLES (40), Mechanician (no. 282316), Son of John and Sarah Conway, of London; husband of Rosabel Julia Conway, of 8, Horton Rd., Hackney, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COOMBS, ARTHUR ERSKINE GURNEY (26), Son of Richard Samuel Gurney Coombs and Kathleen Maria Coombs, of Church House, Oundle, Northants,- Lieutenant, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Northampton Mercury - Friday 23 October 1914

MISSING COOMBES, LIEUT. ARTHUR. H.M.S Hawke.

Lieut. Arthur Coombes, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Coombes, of Oundle, is among the missing on H.M.S. Hawke. His parents have received the following telegram ''The King and Queen deeply, regret the loss you and the' Navy have sustained the death of your son in the service his country. Their Majesties truly Sympathise with you in your sorrow."

Lt. Coombs

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 24 October 1914

Lieut. A. E. G. Coombs, navigating officer, entered the Navy in 1902, and was rated Midshipman on May 30, 1904, in which grade his ships included the Ocean in China. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on July 30, 1907, he gained three firsts in his examinations, and so became a lieutenant on April 30, 1909. Appointed to the Dryad in the following January to qualify in navigation, he had served as Navigator on the Foresight and Juno light cruisers, before being appointed to the Hawke in February last.

CORDER, ERNEST, Ordinary Seaman (no. Sussex 3/297), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 11 November 1922

POST OFFICE MEMORIAL. memorial tablet, the form brass plate mounted on mahogany base. has been affixed the counter the head Post Office, Buckhnrst-road. The inscription reads.— P. 0.: In memory of our comrades who fell in the Great War. 1914- 1918: E. Corder, H.M.S. Hawke; H. Dunk. P.O. Rifles; E. Pannifer. 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment. , , . The memorial, which was placed in position last week, was subscribed for the members of the staff in deference to whose wishes there was no unveiling ceremony.

CORMICAN, HUGH PATRICK (30), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108467), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Mary Cormican, of Ballyquillin, Crumlin, Co. Antrim; and the late John Cormican. Service: RFR/CH/B/10490, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COTTON, HENRY ALBERT (18), Boy First Class (no. J/26631), Son of Mrs. and Mrs. Cotton, of 38, Stowe Rd., Shepherd's Bush, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COULSON, JOHN, Private (no. CH/17211), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COURTNEY, JOHN HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106961), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/9610, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COVER, FRANK (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/41), Son of Reuben and Elizabeth Cover, of 26, Pickett St., Balham, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COWLEY, JAMES (36), Able Seaman (no. 190567), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Cowley, of Exeter; husband of Mary Cowley, of 10 Saltram Crescent, Maida Hill, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/3874, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

COWLING, WILLIAM ROBERT (30), Warrant Engineer, Royal Naval Reserve, Son of Robert and Agnes Cowling, of Barry; husband of Bertha Jones (formerly Cowling), of 85, Porthkerry Rd., Barry, Glam, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Western Times - Friday 23 October 1914

Warrant-Engineer W. R. Cowling, who, it is feared, was lost the "Hawke." is a brother Mr. Cowling, tobacconist, of Teign Street.

CRAMPTON, CHARLES THEODORE, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 294717), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CRAWFORD, HUGH (26), Able Seaman (no. SS/2908), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Jonathan and Sarah Crawford, of 3, Coyle's Place, Ormeau Rd., Belfast; husband of Isabella Crawford, of 15, Wigton St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10852, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CREIGHTON, ROBERT (22), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107757), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Maggie Creighton, of I, Mountcollyer St., Belfast; and the late Thomas H. Creighton. Service: RFR/CH/B/1097, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CREW, WILLIAM THOMAS (37), Private (no. CH/9398), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Thomas Crew, of 84, Canterbury Rd., Old Kent Rd., London. Service: RMR/B/553, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CROCKFORD, CHARLES (33), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 198167), Son of Richard Ballard Crockford and Fanny Crockford, of Canterbury, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CROSSIN, EDWARD (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/6960), Royal Navy, Son of James and Annie Crossin, of Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CROUCH, JOHN WILLIAM (19), Ordinary Seaman (no. Sussex 5/193), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Crouch, of 146, Mount Pleasant Rd., Hastings, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

South Eastern Advertiser - Saturday 31 October 1914

ON THE ILL-FATED “HAWKE.” John Wm. Crouch, who was on board the “Hawke” when it went down, and is now “missing.” He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Crouch, 146, Mount Pleasant. road, Hastings. He was only 19 years of age, and was a butcher at Messers Hickman's shop in Robertson-street, when called up as a &;&1 Volunteer Reservist One of his ancestors, a great grandfather, was Mayor of Hastings eight times.

CURTIS, ROBERT HENRY, Able Seaman (no. 183944), Royal Fleet Reserve Service: RFR/CH/B/3887, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

CUSSELL, SIDNEY WILLIAM, Blacksmith (no. 343850), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Dublin Daily Express - Saturday 24 October 1914

THE ROLL OF HONOUR

Naval and Military Casualties

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Cussell, Sidney Blacksmith, 343850.

CUSTANCE, GUSTAVUS WILLIAM MUSGROVE, Surgeon, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Bognor Regis Observer - Wednesday 21 October 1914

Bognor Victim of the "Hawke."
Great sympathy has been expressed for the Rev. G. M. and Mrs. Custance, of "The Briars," Upper Bognor Road, Bognor, in the death of Surgeon Gustavus William Custance, who was a victim of the Hawke'l disaster. He was about 35 years of age, and was well-known as being a genial and popular officer. His father was, until a short time ago, Chaplain of St. Michael's School.

Evesham Standard & West Midland Observer - Saturday 24 October 1914

The Loss of the Hawke.
COLWALL NAVAL SURGEON DROWNED

General and deep sympathy is felt throughout Colwall with the Rev. G. M. Custance ( a former popular Rector of Colwall ) and Mrs. Custance and the family, in the the death of their youngest son, Mr. Gustavus W. M. Custance, who was the Surgeon of the British cruiser Hawke, and who went down with that vessel, when torpedoed last Thursday in the North Sea. He was of a cheery and frank disposition, and a greet favourite with all classes. He was very fond of the parish in which he was born and of which his father and grandfather had been Rectors for a period of nearly a hundred years. After a successful course at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, he entered the Nary as a surgeon, eventually becoming an officer on the Hawke. About three years ago he and his mother, Mrs. Custance, much to the delight. of their many friends, spent a short holiday at Colwall, staying at Stoneleigh. The Rev. G. M. Custance and Mrs. Custance have resided for time at Bognor, Sussex.

DALLY, WILLIAM HENRY (20), Private (no. CH/17408), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Robert George Dally, of 36, Eleanor St., Bow, London. Native of Bromley-by-Bow, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DAVID, THOMAS MORGAN (38), Engineer Lieut Commander, Son of Thomas and Caroline David, of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire; husband of Eleanor C. David, of 7, Wentworth Villas, Plymouth. Served in the South African War, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Evening News - Tuesday 20 October 1914

A HERO OF THE HAWKE. Lieut-Commander T. M. David, of the ill-fated Hawke, was the uncle of Lieutenant . W. Wilson, the Leeds University student, who was killed whilst serving with the 1st West Yorkshire Regiment. : Lieut.-Commander David was the brother of Mrs. C. M. Wilson, of Dufton, Appleby, while Lieutenant Wilson was her only son. Mrs. Wilson is a widow.

Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 21 October 1914

APPLEBY WIDOW'S DOUBLE LOSS. Mrs. C. M. Wilson, a widow, of Duften, Appleby. has lost her only son, Lieut. E. W. Wilson, who was killed in action with the Ist West Yorkshire Regiment, and also her only brother, Engineer-Lieut.-Commander David, of the ill-fated cruiser Hawke. Both these officers were related to the Mayor of Pretoria (recently knighted), the headmaster of Rugby School, and the captain of the Megantic.

Welshman - Friday 23 October 1914

OUR Laugharne Reporter has a second calamity to record this week. Among those who went down with HMS. Hawke was Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander David, son of our dear old friend, the late Mr. Thos. David. The sorrowing mother of the gallant young officer still lives at the Corse. Laugharne, and very real sympathy will be felt with her and the rest of the family.) Various signs of mourning have been shown in the town and neighbourhood.

DAVIDSON, ALEXANDER MURRAY STUART, Able Seaman (no. 85747), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/6689, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 22 October 1914

EDINBURGH SEAMAN LOST IN THE HAWKE. Peculiarly Sad Circumstances. Mr John Hutcheson, retired engineer, 60 Elmbank Terrace, Aberdeen, has received' intimation that his nephew, Able Seaman Murray Davidson, has been lost on HMS. Hawke, the cruiser which was torpedoed off Peterhead last week. Peculiarly sad circumstances surround Seaman Davidson's death. After 19 years' experience the Royal Navy, had retired to civil life, and had obtained a situation as janitor with the Edinburgh School Board. Two days before the outbreak of war he was married, and left for Chatham to spend his honeymoon. While there was ordered, a reservist, to re-join the Fleet, and was placed on the Hawke. Seaman Davidson was through the Boer War, and for his services was given the South African War Medal. His brother Charles served with the Black Watch in the war, and died Bloemfontein the close of the campaign. Another sad feature is that Mrs Murray Davidson is present lying seriously ill in Edinburgh, and has not yet been informed of her husband's tragic fate. The mother of the seaman, who is a native of Edinburgh, belonged to Banff.

The Scotsman - Thursday 22 October 1914

EDINBURGH VICTIMS OF THE HAWKE . In the obituary column of to-days Scotsman there appear the names of three Edinburgh victims of the disaster which overtook H.M.S Hawke in the North Sea on the 15th of October . These are first class Petty-Officer James Morris , 32 Broughton Street , Robert T. Low , 28 Springwell Place and Alexander Murray Stuart Davidson , son of the late Charles Stuart Davidson, Ashley Terrace.

South African War Medals.

DAVIES, ISAAC, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101591), Royal Fleet Reserve,, Service: RFR/CH/B/7028, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DAVIS, ERNEST GEORGE FRANK (18), Bugler (no. CH/17054), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Adopted son of Mrs. J. S. Webster, of 112, Castle Rd., Luton, Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DAWSON, JOHN THOMAS GIBSON (24), Able Seaman (no. SS/2426), Royal Fleet Reserve,, Son of Henry and Denah Dawson, of 356, Donegall Rd., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9653, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 27 October 1914

DAWSON—October 15, 1914 (as the result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea), Jack Dawson, apprentice shipwright. Inserted by the apprentice shipwrights of Workman, Clark, & Co. (North Yard).

DAY, AUBREY OLIVER FISHER (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27367), Son of Belle Mahome Emily Redding (formerly Day), of 4, Gatcombe Terrace, Copnor, Portsmouth, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

DAY, THOMAS, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 292498), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Thomas and Ann Day, of Holborn, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/7958, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DICKEY, JAMES, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104940), Royal Fleet Reserve,, Service: RFR/CH/B/8572, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DICKSON, DAVID ANGUS (17), Midshipman, Son of John Dunbar Dickson and Emily Margaret Dickson, of The Gables, Marlow, Bucks, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Warrington Guardian - Wednesday 21 October 1914

LOSS OF THE HAWKE

LOCAL MEN REPORTED AMONG THE MISSING.

In the official list of those missing from the cruiser Hawkel (which was torpedoed in the North Sea last week) appears the name of Naval Cadet David Angus Dickson, the youngest son of Mrs. John Crosfieid's brother, Dr. Dickson, of Marlow, Bucks, who spoke at the opening of the Crosfield Memorial Hall, Bewsey-street, on July 23. Mr. Dickson was only 17 years of age, and was senior captain cadet. He was a smart officer, and a brilliant career had been pre- dicted for him. Much sympathy is felt for the Crosfield family in their loss.

Runcorn Examiner - Saturday 24 October 1914

MIDSHIPMAN DICKSON M Goes Down With His Ship, the Hawke. PARENTS' BRAVE APPEAL TO PARENTS. The lists of the few who were saved from the Hawke last week did not contain the name of Naval Cadet D. A. Dickson, the youngest son of Dr. T. Dunbar Dickson, of Marlow, brother of Mrs. John Crosfield and the racy speaker who distinguished himself so much at the opening of the John Crosfield Memorial Hall in July.

A PROMISING BOY. The South Bucks "Free Press" says that the town looked forward with confidence to a career of distinction for David Dickson, one of the most promising boys in Marlow. To say that the lad was popular scarcely conveys his merits. He was liked by everyone. As a bright, upright, and fearless young Briton, good at work and play alike, he will be long remembered by many friends and by his colleagues at school and college, and in the Navy. The sympathy of the whole of the residents is extended to Dr. and Mrs. Dickson and their other sons in this great loss. The lad is one of the many'. who could ill be spared who have had to sacrifice life for the honour and defence of the country.

Midshipman Dickson was 17 years of age, and, like all the four brothers, he commenced his education at Borlase School. From Borlase he went to the Royal Naval College at Osborne, where he was exceedingly popular with his fellows. From Osborne he went to the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, and finished up as one of the two chief cadet-captains of the college. Moreover, in April last he was awarded His Majesty the King's gold medal for "the cadet who during the period of training exhibited the most gentlemanlike bearing and the best influence amongst the cadets." Last June he joined H.M.S. - Cumberland, and on the outbreak of the war was transferred to the ill-fated Hawke. The last letter received by his father was full of cheery hope. He referred to the fact that he was fit and well, and only wanted a full night's sleep, a bath with a good depth of water, and a game of golf. We have referred to the fact that he was good at play as well as work. This may be judged by his record at Dartmouth, where he won - the Rushworth Challenge Seal for boxing, taking both light and middleweight championships, He also won the Senior Sculls and the half-mile flat race. When at home at Marlow he was always ready for participation in any manly sport. He played hockey for the Marlow H.C., and was a member of the Marlow R.C., always being to the fore at the club aquatic sports. He was also a fine swimmer, and played a useful game at golf and lawn tennis.

His Majesty the King's gold medal

ROYAL SYMPATHY. Dr. Dickson received the following telegram from Sandringham on Saturday morning:— The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the Navy have suffered by the death of tour son in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.

Dr. and Mrs. Dickson replied : Please express to our King and Queen our heartfelt thanks for their sympathy, and our pride, that our brave boy died for his King and country.
JOHN DUNBAR DICKSON.
EMILY MARGARET DICKSON.

DR. DICKSON PREPARED TO GIVE MORE. Dr. Dickson wrote the following letter to the Editor of the South Bucks "Free Press" Dear Sir,—l would crave a small space in your columns to tender heartfelt thanks, on behalf of my wife and myself, to all those who by word, letter, or a simple handshake have testified their sympathy with us in our present sorrow. May I add that the loss of our brave boy has roused in us no feelings of a desire for revenge for him personally, but we and our other sons are prepared to give still more, and by thought, word, and deed to do all in our power to help to wipe this cursed German militarism, with its ruthless atrocities, off the face of the earth once for all. If perchance any parents who read this are holding back their sons, we appeal to them over our son's watery grave for their King and country's honour, and for the children yet unborn, not to hesitate to send their boys for- ' ward into the battle line.—l am, dear sir, faithfully yours, TORN DUNBAR DICKSON. The Gables, Marlow.

DONACHEY, WALLACE (33), Stoker 1st Class (no. 299952), Son of John and Margaret Donachey, of Dundee; husband of Marjory McW. Donachey, of 5, Rose St., Dundee, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Dundee Courier - Monday 19 October 1914

DUNDEE STOKER ON BOARD THE HAWKE IS THOUGHT TO HAVE PERISHED. That agony of suspense which is almost as hard to bear as actual sorrow, is the portion of Mrs W. Donaghey, who resides at 7 Hose Street, Dundee. Wallace Donaghey, her husband, was stoker on board the ill-fated " Hawke," and as his name does not appear in the list of survivors, the gravest doubts are entertained as to his safety. Donaghey had served twelve years in the navy, and only this year was placed on the reserve ranks. The circumstances of the case are of the most tragic description, for the missing sailor who was only 33 years of age, was married by special license on the morning of the very day he was called up, and left the city the same .night. Donaghey having secured employment as stoker at Kirriemuir Gasworks, the young couple intended to take up their residence there, but these plans were all shattered in the most tragic fashion on the outbreak of war. The terrible strain of waiting naturally telling very heavily on the young wife, but as no official intimation is forthcoming as to the stoker's fate, there is still some ground for hope.

DONALD, MARRIOT ROBERT (29), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107927), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Isabella Donald, of Red Brae Cottage, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, and the late Robert Donald. Service: RFR/CH/B/10346,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DRAPER, HARRY THOMAS (27), Stoker (no. 1901S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of George Draper, of 32, Faulder Rd., West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. Native of Birmingham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DREW, WILLIAM REGINALD CAPLE (27), Shipwright 1st Class (no. 345737), Son of Mr. and Mrs. Drew, of Torpoint, Cornwall; husband of Margaret Drew, of 8, Harbour Terrace, Queenstown, Co. Cork, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DREWETT, GEORGE FRANCIS (35), Private (no. CH/9628), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Samuel Wesley Drewett and Kate Drewett, of Maidstone; husband of Harriett Elizabeth Drewett, of 85, Fernlea Rd., Graham Rd., Mitcham, Surrey. Served in the South African War. Service: RMR/B/577, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DRIVER, ERNEST (36), Artificer Engineer, Husband of Emma Driver, of 2, Victoria Rd. North, Southsea, Hants, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Northern Daily Telegraph - Thursday 22 October 1914

LOST WITH THE HAWKE, TWO BURNLEY MEN MISSING. It is feared that two Burnley men have lost their lives in the disaster to the Hawke, which was torpedoed in the North Sea, these being Signalman J. T. Molloy, who was a postman formerly at Burnley, and Artificer engineer Driver. Mr Driver was formerly member of the Burnley-lane and the Bank Hall Bands. He entered the navy some fifteen years ago, and had seen service in all parts of the world, including four years on the China station. His uncle was Jr William Driver, | who held the position of chief engineer on the Great Eastern, the celebrated vessel which was used in laying the Atlantic cable.

DUNCAN, ALEXANDER ROBERTSON (24), Stoker (no. 2872S), Royal Naval Reserve, , Brother of Mrs Elsie Thomson, of 5, Kintore Place, Aberdeen, From Love Lane Petersfield. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 30 October 1914

Peterhead Men Lost in Hawke Disaster
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In official list published in the Daily Journal” of petty officers, non-comrriissioned officers, and men serving H.M.S. Hawke on 15th October—the date of the sinking of the cruiser—appear the names of Stokers A. R. Duncan, A. Murray, and Thomas Traynor, all Peterhead men. They are reported as missing, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, it is feared that they must be regarded as having their lives.

Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser - Tuesday 15 October 1918

In Memoriam.

Duncan.—ln loving memory of my dear son Alexander R. Duncan, who was lost off H.M.S. Hawke, 15th October, 1914, aged 24,
Could I, his mother, have clasped his hand,
The son I loved so well,
Or kissed his brow when death was nigh.
And whispered “Dear Alex, farewell.” — inserted by his Mother and sisters.

DUNN, WILLIAM EDWARD (43), Officers’ Steward 1st Class (no. 150585), , Son of Charles and Emma Dunn, of Sheerness; husband of Emily A. Dunn, of 33, Jeyes St., Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DUTFIELD, WALTER THOMAS (28), Private (no. CH/14094), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of the late James and Ellen Dutfield, of 37, Randall Place, Greenwich, London. Service: RMR/B/2011, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DYBALL, WILLIAM (30), Leading Seaman (no. 208734), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dyball, of Cawston Rd., Aylsham; husband of Annie Rosetta Dyball, of Millgate St., Aylsham, Norfolk. Service: RFR/CH/B/10521, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DYKE, GEORGE WALTER (48), Armourer (no. 136000), Husband of Ann Hall Dyke, of 13, Ufford St., Lambeth, London. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded China Medal, 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

DYNES, ALBERT GEORGE (34), Stoker 1st Class (no. 289177), , Son of Violet Dynes, of 5, Merton Rush, Merton Park, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

EADE, REGINALD JOHN, Leading Seaman (no. 202124), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/10142, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

EADES, WILLIAM GEORGE, Private (no. PLY/7291), Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

Croydon Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

FORMER CROYDON FIREMAN LOST ON THE HAWKE. Included in the list of those missing in cruiser Hawke. torpedoed by a German submarine, is William George Eades, of Penge, formerly a fireman under the Croydon Council. Just before being called up as a Royal Marine Reservist, Eades, who leaves a . widow and three children, was an the employ of the Gas Company.

Norwood News - Friday 30 October 1914

Another local man on the Hawke. William George Eades, of Penge, formerly a Croydon fireman, is among those reported "missing."

ECCLESHARE, THOMAS BERNARD (21), Cook’s Mate (no. M/4167), Son of Thomas and Mary Eccleshare, of 6, Bramble St., Derby, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

EDWARDS, ALBERT GEORGE, Boy First Class (no. J/27375), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

EDWARDS, ROBERT GARNET CHAWNER (31), Yeoman of Signals (no. 202620), Son of Cissie Annie Eliza Edwards, of Dombey Villa, Higham, Rochester, Kent, and the late Robert Edwards, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

EDWARDS, WILLIAM JOSEPH, Stoker 1st Class (no. 302949), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/6479, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ELKIN, WILLIAM JAMES (37), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 174504), Son of Nurse Elkin, of Coleraine, Co. Derry, Ireland, and of the late Sergeant Elkin, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 27 October 1914

ELKIN~-October 15, 1914 (as the result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke), William James Elkin, first-class petty officer. Ever remembered by his brother and sister- in law HUGH & SUSAN ELKIN.

Ballymoney Free Press and Northern Counties Advertiser - Thursday 29 October 1914

THE ILL-FATED HAWKE.
Coleraine Man Amongst the Missing. Amongst the missing members of the crew of the ill-fated Hawke, which a German submarine sunk in the North Sea, was Gunner William James Elkin, a Coleraine man. Gunner Elkin had 23 years service in the Royal Navy, was a first-class petty officer, and bad been recommended for promotion to the rank of chief petty officer. The news of his death will occasion genuine feelings of regret amongst many friends in Coleraine and Portrnah. Like hundreds of other brave seamen, he has sacrificed his life in his country's cause. He was unmarried, and joined the navy when quite a boy.

Larne Times - Saturday 31 October 1914

1st CLASS PETTY-OFFICER W. J. . ELKIN. a native of Coleraine, who was lost with H.M.S. Hawke. He had served almost 21 years in the Navy, and was the son of a soldier, his father being a sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery, with medals for the Crimea and Indian Mutiny. (photo)

ELLENDER, RICHARD STANLEY (23), Leading Seaman (no. 239356), Son of Harrison and Emma Ellender, of Boughton Street, near Faversham, Kent. Native of Boughton, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ELLIOTT, JOHN, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104009), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8165, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 27 October 1914

ELLIOTT 15, 1914 (the result of the loss the Hawke), John Elliott. first class Stoker inserted by his mother-in-law, brother-in- law & sister in law 68 M'Cleery Street.

ELLIOTT October 15, 1914 (the result of the loss H.M.S. Hawke), John Elliott, the dearly-beloved son of Bridgett and the late John Elliott Dublin. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother. 1 Ludlow Street BRIDGETT ELLIOTT

ELLIOTT October 15, 1914 (the result of the loss H.M.S. Hawke), John Elliott, the dearly-beloved son of Bridgett and the late John Elliott Dublin.
little we thought his time so short
In this world to remain
From his home he went away
He would ne'er return again.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and children.
EMMA ELLIOTT. 68 M'Cleery Street

ELLIS, EDMUND ALBERT, Private (no. CH/6806), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, , Service: RMR/B/760, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ELVES, THOMAS, Leading Stoker (no. 292957), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/5123, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

EVANS, EDWARD FRANK (23), Sick Berth Attendant 1st Class (no. M/4751), Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve, Son of Edward and Emma Evans, of 2, Clisby Cottage, Cowley, Middx, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FARNDON, WILLIAM (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26735), Son of Ephraim and Julia Farndon, of 16, Tewkesbury St., Leicester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Leicester Daily Mercury - Wednesday 28 October 1914

First Class Boy William Farndon who went down with the ''Hawke'' Farndon was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Farndon of 12 Battenburg Road, Leicester. He was 17 years of age and was educated at King Richard's-Road School, Leicester. (Photo)

FAULKNER, VICTOR, Private (no. CH/16023), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FAULKS, PHILIP ALBERT (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27543), Son of John Thomas and Ellen Faulks, of 4, Cobden St., Loughborough, Leics, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Loughborough Echo - Friday 30 October 1914

The name of P. A. Faulks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Faulks, of 4. Cobden-street, who was on board the ill-fated H.M.S. Hawke. appeared in Saturday's list of missing.

FEE, SAMUEL (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102801), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Catherine Fee, of 24, Harris Burg St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/7543, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Weekly Telegraph - Saturday 31 October 1914

FEE—October I5. 1914. as the result of the of H.H.S. Hawke. Samuel Fee, beloved husband of Catherine Fee 28 Barbour Street. Greencastle.

FELLOWES, WILLIAM JOHN (34), Sick Berth Steward (no. 350884), Husband of Ethel Fellowes, of 12, Leathwell Rd., St. John'S, Deptford, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FERGUSON, PETER, Stoker 1st Class (no. 298040), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/10201, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FISK, ALBERT ARTHUR, Boy First Class (16) (no. J/26689), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

East Anglian Daily Times - Wednesday 28 October 1914

FISK.—On October 15th, Albert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A Fisk, Bixley Heath, Rushmere. Lost off HM.S, Hawke in the North Sea, aged 16 years 10 months.

FITZGERALD, JAMES (44), Chief Yeoman of Signals (no. 147643), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Patrick and Margaret Fitzgerald, of Rostellan; husband of Margaret Fitzgerald, of Lower Aghada, Rostellan, Co. Cork. Service: R.F.R./Dev./A/1818, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

FLOCKHART, ADAM (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27403), Son of John and Margaret Flockhart, of 29, Prudhoe St., Newcastle-on-Tyne, : Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial,

Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tuesday 27 October 1914

FLOCKHART Oct 15. Lost with HMS Hawke, First Class Boy Adam Flockhart, beloved son of John and Margaret Flockhart, 57 Prodhoe Street, Newcastle. Aged 17. Deeply mourned.

FOOTITT, JACK FREDERICK LIONEL (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27414), Son of Albert Footitt, of The Globe Inn, Newmarket St., Hereford, and the late Annie Footitt, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Western Mail - Tuesday 20 October 1914

HEREFORDSHIRE MEN ON THE HAWKE.

Captain Hugh P. E. Williams, commanding the sunken cruiser Hawke, was not the only Herefordshire man on board the vessel. Commander Bernhard Pratt-Barlow was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hopton, of Canon Froome, Herefordshire. Lieutenant -Commander R. H. Waring was brother of Captain Waring,, who last April married Miss M. Charlton Parr, of Staunton Park, North Herefordshire, and week later was engaged in the gun-running operations in Ulster The wireless operator. George Walter Yates, was also Herefordian, as was a seaman named Jack Footitt. Last Tuesday he wrote to his parents that he was well.

FORRINGTON, CHARLES HOARE (19), Signalman (no. J/10092), Son of Charles T. and Kate A. Forrington, of 15, Aldwark, York, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FOSTER, FREDERICK (32), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. Sussex 5/298), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Son of John Belcher Foster and Ellen Eliza Foster, of Hastings, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Hastings and St Leonards Observer - Saturday 31 October 1914

HERO OF THE "HAWKE."
The Clerk announced that it was his sad duty to report the death of Mr. F. Foster, the second assistant-clerk. No doubt. Mr. Foster lost his life on H.M.S. "Hawke" on the 15th inst. Last week he purposely refrained from mentioning the matter, the hope that Mr. Foster might have been picked up by a trawler or some other craft. He Scared that all hope must now be abandoned. Mr. roster came to him ns a boy from school 17 years ago, and so well did he work that in 1901 the Board appointed him Assistant- Master, a position held till the end of 1903, when was made second assistant- Clerk. a position he held up to the time of his death. Mr. Foster faithfully performed his duties, and was altogether a good fellow the office, always behaving extremely! well in every respect. Since the outbreak war. Naval Volunteer, had faithfully served his King and Country. Mr. Foster not only faithfully served the Guardians, but he was a good son and brother. On behalf of the Office staff he (Mr. Inskipp) desired to express heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved family. The Chairman, in feeling terms, moved, that letter of condolence be sent to Mr. Foster's parents. It was great and noble thing to lay down one's life for the country, but at the same time parents had their feelings. He had had conversation with Mr. Cotton, one of his parishioners, who was survivor, and he, as a man of long experience of the sea. declared it impossible for Mr. Foster to have been saved. Councillor Samson seconded. Whilst they felt the loss keenly they rejoiced that Mr. Foster, with very many others, had given an exemplification of the grand British spirit which animated all their countrymen. Whilst this spirit existed no foe, however smart, would be able to smash this country. The world would never able to crush one thing —the indomitable spirit of free people. The motion was carried by the members upstanding.

FOWLER, WILLIAM (29), Stoker (no. 2294T), Royal Naval Reserve, , Son of the late Wm. Fowler and Helen Knight Fowler; husband of Rachael Maitland Fowler, of 251, Newhaven Rd., Leith, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Evening Express - Wednesday 21 October 1914

Aberdonian on the Hawke. A photograph of William Fowler, son of William Fowler, cooper, 9 Williams' Square, Aberdeen. Fowler, who was a stoker board the ill-fated cruiser, resided at 37 Commerce Street. His name does not appear in the list of survivors. He is married, and has three of a family. The photo Middleton, King Street
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FOXTON, JAMES (46), Stoker (no. 3049S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of William Foxton, of Stockton-on-Tees; husband of Edith Marshall (formerly Foxton), of Westbourne House, Londonderry Rd., Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Monday 26 October 1914

FOXTON.-- On October 15th, drowned whilst serving on H.M.S. Hawke, James Foxton (late of Ashmore's), dearly beloved husband of Edith Foxton, 59, Chalk-street, Stockton. "Thy will be done."

FOYER, WILLIAM, Petty Officer (no. 176217), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FRANCIS, JAMES THOMAS, Private (no. CH/11729), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1937, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FRANCIS, WILLIAM SAMUEL, Private (no. CH/17236), , Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FRENCH, ARTHUR ROBERT, Boy First Class (no. J/26373), Son of William H. and Rosina French, of 6, Johnson's Buildings, Kirby St., Poplar, London, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

FRIEND, HARRY EDWIN (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27538), Son of Edwin and Maggie Friend, of Durlock Lodge, Minster, Ramsgate, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

FULCHER, FREDERICK ERNEST (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/4450),, Youngest son of Charles Fulcher and the late Elizabeth Fulcher, of Easton, Wickham Market, Suffolk, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

East Anglian Daily Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

FULCHER.—Drowned off H.M.S. Hawke, on October 15th, Frederick, youngest son of Mr. Charles Fulcher, of Easton, and brother of Mrs. Firmin, Key Street, Ipswich.

FULLER, WILLIAM JOHN (26), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106984), Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fuller, of High St., Boughton, Faversham, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GADSDEN, WALTER SAMUEL (39), Private (no. CH/7531), Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Son of Walter Samuel and Elizabeth Gadsden, of Hammersmith, London; husband of Blanche Rose Gadsden, of 1, Orange Terrace, Star Hill, Rochester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GAMBLE, JAMES CHARLES (33), Able Seaman (no. 189970), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of the late Thomas and Eliza J. Gamble. Service: RFR/CH/B/3895, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GANDAR, BERTRAM JAMES (34), Petty Officer (no. 196244), Son of G. T. and C. Gandar, of 53, st John's Hill Grove, Clapham Junction, London, husband of Ethel Ellen Gandar, of 187, St. John's Hill, Clapham Junction, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GEE, FREDERICK WILLIAM THOMAS, Stoker 1st Class (no. K/838), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Dover Chronicle - Saturday 24 October 1914

On Thursday morning P.O. Terry received the following letter from Mrs. Gee, Whitheld:-
Mill House. Whitfield.

Dear Mr. Terry-
Knowing von have arrived safely after the HMS Hawke disaster. which I am very glad to hear, you will no doubt be able to tell me if our son. Stoker F. Gee, was one of the ill-fated Victim's. We fear he has gone for ever, and we shall miss him. No letter, and no face to be seen again. I should be deeply grateful if you will send a few lines to us: and hearing of you through G. Brown's wife, I felt I must write. We have a great consolation. although hard to part with him, he was doing his duty.
My husband. although awav. would join with me in kind regards, and all good wishes for your welfare and safety.
Believe me.
Yours sincerely.
MARIAN A. GEE.

GILES, JAMES (42), Stoker 1st Class (no. 160023), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Rosa Giles, of 11, Acacia Rd., Stone, Greenhithe, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/1866, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GILHAM, HENRY (30), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102992), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Robert and Annie Gilham, of Shelvin Ford, Hoath, Canterbury. Service: RFR/CH/B/7611, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GILLESPIE, WILLIAM JOHN (30), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107919), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William and Maria Gillespie, of Dunmurry, Co. Antrim. Service: RFR/CH/B/10369, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GODFREY, FREDERICK, Stoker 1st Class (no. 277922), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/4267, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GOODAIR, HUGH JOHN (19), Private (no. CH/17409), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Hugh W. G. and Isabella Goodair, of 105, Norfolk Rd., Rickmansworth, Herts, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GOODCHILD, JOHN WILLIAM (31), Leading Seaman (no. 204966), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of John Richard and Elizabeth Goodchild, of Fulham, London; husband of Ada Goodchild, of Sylvia Cottage, Hatchet Lane, Winkfield, Windsor. Employee of the G.P.O. Service: RFR/CH/B/9752,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GORMAN, JAMES TOLAND (25), Able Seaman (no. SS/2796), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of James and Fanny Gorman, of Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10520, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Larne Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

SEAMAN JAMES T. GORMAN. BROTHER LOST IN PATHFINDER.

Seaman James T. Gorman, Summerhill Street, Belfast, was one the crew the ill-fated cruiser Hawke, and inasmuch his friends have not received any news of his being saved, it feared that is among the victims who lost their lives. It is a melancholy fact that Gorman’s brother Charles went down with the Pathfinder, James had previously served the Cressy, Black Prince, Pembroke, and Vengeance. The first-named, it will remembered, went down in company with the Aboukir and the Hogue, a few weeks ago. He had finished his term service, but was called up in the Reserves in August on the outbreak of war. In a letter to his sister, which arrived the day after the news of the disaster, Gorman wrote—" Thanks for the handkerchiefs. I should like, if you can, to send me pair thin socks and a muffler, as it is very cold, and we cannot get ashore. We are at sea, and at the guns all night, looking for the enemy. I wonder if you could knit a woollen helmet. Some of the sailors have had them sent, and they are very comfortable indeed. The family are members of the Carlisle Memorial Church.

GRAVETT, CHARLES DAVID (22), Ordinary Seaman (no. Sussex 1/334), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Son of George and Sarah Gravett, of 19, Coleridge St., Hove, Sussex, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

GREEN, SAMUEL JAMES (30), Stoker 1st Class (no. 292356), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Mary Green. Service: RFR/CH/7761 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GREENHAM, ERNEST ALBERT (32), Leading Seaman (no. 209091), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Abraham and Martha Greenham, of Bridport; husband of Lily May Greenham, of 47, Church Lane, Bridport, Dorset. Service: RFR/CH/B/8820, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Western Gazette - Friday 23 October 1914

BRIDPORT.

THE HAWKE.-Among the crew of H.M.S. Hawke sunk by the German submarine, was A. E. Greenham, Leading Seaman R.F.R., whose home is in South-street.

GREER, WILLIAM, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/103607), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/7916, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 28 October 1914

GREER-- October 15, 1914 (drowned by accident on H.M.S. Hawke), William Greer, first-class stoker, the dearly-beloved husband of Annie Greer.
A loving husband, a father kind,
Loved by those he left behind;
Forget him, no, we never will,
As time rolls on we'll love him still.

Sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and children, ANNIE GREER.
16 Cluan Place.
Canadian papers please copy.

GREGORY, JAMES WILLIAM, Able Seaman (no. 185803), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/3896, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memo

GROOM, WILLIAM SYDNEY (37), Chief Petty Officer (no. 165578), Son of Charles and Isabel Groom, of 56, Prospect Place, Woolwich, London. Awarded China Medal 1900. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

GUEST, RICHARD THOMAS (21), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/1103), Son of William John and Adeliza Matilda Guest, of 16, Millbrook St., Gloucester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GUEST, RICHARD THOMAS (21), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/1103), Son of William John and Adeliza Matilda Guest, of 16, Millbrook St., Gloucester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Gloucester Journal - Saturday 24 October 1914

Gloucestrian Lost with H.M.S. Hawke.

ENGINE ROOM ARTIFICER. Mr. W. J. Guest, 16. Millbrook-street. received telegram Tuesday from the Admiralty stating that they believed his son, Richard Thomas Guest, had gone down in the H.M.S. Hawke, as he is not on their list of saved. The young man, who was an engine-room artificer, was well known in Gloucester. He won a scholarship at the Widden-street Council School which admitted him to Sir Thomas Rich's School. When he was 16 years of age he went for examination London qualify as a boy artificer. He passed, and had the distinction of being the first boy from Sir Thomas Rich's School to obtain this honour. He went to Chatham, and afterwards finished his apprenticeship at Devonport. was placed on board H.M.S. Indus; afterwards being promoted from H.M.S. Shannon to H.M.S. Hawke.

GUMMER, FRANK EDWARD (27), Able Seaman (no. 232154), Son of Edwin and Clara Rosina Gummer, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

GUNN, FREDERICK (33), Able Seaman (no. 206529), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Ellen Gunn, of London. Native of West Kensington. Service: RFR/CH/B/8687, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HALL, HENRY (32), Able Seaman (no. 223106), Brother of Albert E. Hall, of 114, Ashburton, St. Lukes, Cork, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HALLIDAY, JAMES STOREY, Able Seaman (no. 177204), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/5791, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 27 October 1914

HALLIDAY.—Drowned on active service in H.M.S. Hawke, Oct. 15th. James Storey, the beloved son of John and the late Mary Ann Holliday. Deeply mourned his loving father, brothers, and sisters.

HALLIDAY.—Lost on board the ill-fated H.M.S. Hawke, on the 15th October, aged 36 years, James Storey Halliday, the dearly loved husband of Margaret Jane Halliday. Deeply mourned. In the midst of life we are in death.

HAMILTON, ROBERT JOHN (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104942), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Joseph and Sarah Hamilton, of 38, Mersey St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/8575, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HANCOCK, ALBERT EDWARD, Boy First Class (no. J/24704), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 04 November 1914

HANCOCK—In loving memory of my dear son, Albert Edward Hancock, who lost his life on H.M.S. Hawke, Oct. 15th, 1914. Sadly mourned by his mother, father, and brother.

HANCOCK, JOHN, Ordinary Seaman, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Eastbourne Chronicle - Saturday 07 November 1914

John Hancock, R N.V.R, H.M.S. "Hawke." drowned in the sinking of the "Hawke" on October 15th.

HARDING, PERCY (29), Able Seaman (no. 221776), , Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Harding, of 9, St. John's Place, Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HARGREAVES, HENRY (33), Private (no. CH/11186), , Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of the late Henry and Susan Hargreaves. Native of Kensington, London. Service: RMR/B/1762, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HARLING, WILLIAM JAMES, Leading Signalman (no. 143377), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1057, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HARPER, WILLIAM JAMES, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104430), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/8353, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 27 October 1914

HARPER-- Thursday, 15th October, 1914 (as the result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke). William James Harper, late of 6 Craig's Terrace, Belfast, the beloved husband of the late Margaret Harper, who passed away at the above address on Thursday, 17th September 1914.

Deeply regretted by his father-in-law, Daniel Ritchie, and family.--6 Craig's Terrace, Belfast.

HARRISON, WILLIAM GEORGE (23), Private (no. CH/16459), Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Son of George William and Martha M. A. Harrison, of 7, Monteith Rd., Old Ford, London. Native of Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HASTINGS, FREDERICK STEWART (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27391), Royal Navy, Son of Frederick Herbert and Charlotte Hastings, of 13, Union St., Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

HAZELDEN, JAMES (38), Leading Seaman (no. 167431), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William and Emma Hazelden, of Uckfield, Sussex; husband of Agnes Wilson Hutchinson (formerly Hazelden), of 60, Winter Rd., Eastbourne. Awarded East and West Africa Medal. Service: RFR/CH/B/4555, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Eastbourne Chronicle - Saturday 17 October 1914

EASTBOURNE MAN ON THE "HAWKE," The news of the ill fated cruiser. "Hawke," which was sunk in the North Sea on Thursday by a German submarine, included an Eastbourne naval reservist.--James Hasladen, of 13, Matlock Road, Meads. No news of his safety been received and it is feared he has lost his life. Mr. Hasladen, who has acted as a chauffeur to Dr. H. J. Holman, was called up in August, and in the ordinary course would gone to the "Aboukir ", one of the three cruisers recently lost. That ship, however, had its full crew, and he was drafted to the "Hawke." Mr. Hasladen a married man with three children. The "Hawke" is a sister boat to the "Theseus," which it will be remembered, anchored off Eastbourne shortly before the war and left suddenly after remaining a day or so only, Instead of the ten days originally Intended.

East and West Africa Medal.

HEARN, JAMES SAMUEL (29), Leading Stoker (no. 299889), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Amelia Hearn, of 1, Cadett Place, East Greenwich, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/10371, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HEGARTY, DENIS (24), Able Seaman (no. 234197), , Son of Mary Hegarty, of Rineen, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, and the late John Hegarty, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HEMMING, FREDERICK THOMAS, Private (no. CH/14309), Royal Marine Light Infantry & Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1765, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HENLEY, FRANK, (17) Boy First Class (no. J/23584), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HEPWORTH, PERCY (34), Stoker 1st Class (no. 293062), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Ada Hepworth, of 235, Hook Rd., Epsom, Surrey. Late Fireman L.C.C., Horton Mental Hospital, Epsom. Service: RFR/CH/B/1843, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HILLS, WILLIAM JESSE (20), Private (no. CH/17045), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of W. J. and A. A. Hills, of 78, Alexandra Rd., Erith, Kent. Native of Crayford, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

St. Mary Cray & Swanley Express - Friday 23 October 1914

William Hills of Whitehall cottages Slade Green, went down in the Hawk(sic). His brothers Thomas and Alfred are in the R.M.L.I.

HOBBS, JOSEPH LEVINE (40), Sailmaker (no. 167871), Son of Charles and Mary Hobbs, of London; husband of Louie Hobbs, of 30, Strada Sienia, Calcara, Malta, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Newcastle Journal - Saturday 24 October 1914

THE LOSS OF H.M.S. HAWKE. OFFICIAL LIST OF KILLED AND MISSING. The Secretary the Admiralty regrets that, the latest information available, the petty officers. officers, and men were serving in H.M.S. Hawke when that vessel was sunk the 15th inst. In the absence any evidence to the contrary, it is feared that the men reported missing regarded having lost their lives.

KILLED.

HOBBS J.L. Sailmaker.

Photo taken at HMS Pembroke, Chatham in 1912 or 1913 of J Hobbs (L) with his best friend and best man P.O. W Bloxsom who was also lost on HMS Hawke. Photo: Anne Fribbens

J Hobbs (R) on HMS Bedford in Wei Hai Wei. China sometime between 1907 & 1909. Photo: Anne Fribbens

Chatham Memorial Photo: Anne Fribbens

HODDEN, HENRY ERNEST, Private (no. CH/12473), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HODGES, HENRY THOMAS (35), Petty Officer (no. 183316), Son of William and Emma Hodges, of Sheerness; husband of Flora E. Hodges, of 117, Coronation Rd., Sheerness, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 24 October 1914

AMONGST THE MISSING. Amongst the victims of the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke was Mr. Harry Hodges, & native of Sheerness, who resided at 78, Alexandra Road. Mr. Hodges, who was a married man, leaves a widow and a child. He had been in the Navy since he was seventeen years of age, and was employed at the time of his death as a gunnery instructor in H.M.S. Hawke. He was very popular in the locality, where he has a large number of relatives-and a wide circle of friends.

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 31 October 1914

Hodges.—ln cherished and fond remembrance of our dear Brother, Harry Hodges, Gunnery Instructor, who gave his life for his country in H.M.S. Hawke on October 15th, 1914.
When vain is help or hope from men,
Jesus our Lord, receive us then. — From Harry, Lil and little Edie. Hovces. --

ln ever-loving memory of Harry, the beloved husband of Flora Hodges. ''who crossed the Bar'' October 15th, 1914. . —From his sorrowing Wife and Son.

Sunset, and evening star, and one clear call for me,
And may there be no moaning at the bar,
When I put out to sea;
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell, and after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark ;
For tho’ from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 07 November 1914

DEATHS.

Hodges. —ln ever-loving memory of our dear Son, Harry Hodges, who gave his life for his country in H.M.S. Hawke on October 15th, 1914,
Whilst at duty death did call,
Fathers, sons and loved ones all;
A loving Son has e to rest,
It is God’s will—He knoweth best.
—From his sorrowing Mum & Dad.

Hodges.—ln ever-loving memory of our dear Brother Harry, who gave his life for his country in H.M.S. Hawke on October 15th,
Good Pilot of the awful main,
Let us not plead Thy love in vain;
Jesus, draw near with kindly aid,
Say “It is I; be not afraid!”
—From his sorrowing Brothers & Sisters.

Hodges.—ln loving memory of our dear Brother, Harry Hodges who lost his life on H.M.S. Hawke October 15th, 1914,
How hard it is to part with those We hold on earth o dear;
The heart no greater trial knows, . No sorrow more severe,
If Joy shall at Thy bidding fly, and grief's dark day come on;
We in our turn would meekly cry: “Father, Thy will be done.”
—From his sorrowing Brother and Sister, Charlie & Mary.

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 16 October 1920

HODGES.—To the dear memory of a loving husband and father, Henry Thomas Hodges, who lost his life on H.M.S. Hawke, October 15th, 1914. Christ, all pitying Jesu blest, Grant him Thine eternal rest. —From his loving Wife and Son.

HODGES.—In memory of our dear son, Harry Hodges, who lost_his life while serving as Gunnery Instructor on H.M.S. Hawke, October 15th 1914.

HOGG, ANDREW (27), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106959), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Ruth Hannah Hogg, of 23, Albert St., West Hartlepool. Service: RFR/CH/B/9574, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HOLMES, ROBERT, Able Seaman (no. 140749), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

HOOD, LEWIS REGINALD (20), Private (no. CH/16032), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Samuel and Louisa De Torre Hood, of 196, Shaftesbury Avenue, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

Pt. L. Hood R.M.L.I Thorpe Bay. H.M.S. Hawke.

HOOKER, ALFRED, Leading Signalman (no. 205654), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/10125, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Barking, East Ham & Ilford Advertiser - Saturday 24 October 1914

Alfred Hooker, Leading Signalman on H.M.S. Hawke, was a reservist and lived at Tunbridge-road, Southend. Before he was called up he was employed in the telephone department of the Post Office. He leaves a widow and three children—a girl aged seven years, and two boys aged 3 1/2 and 1 1/4 respectively.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

A. Hooker. Southend. Leading Signalman H.M.S. Hawke.

HOOKHAM, DAVID (38), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 180225), Son of David and Sarah Ann Hookham, of 61, Latimer Rd., Eastbourne, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Eastbourne Chronicle - Saturday 07 November 1914

David Hookham, Petty Officer HMS '' Hawke." Drowned in the sinking of the " Hawke " on October 15th. He was an Old Christ Church School boy.

HOOPER, JAMES, Cook’s Mate (no. M/5524), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HOPER, ERIC SIDNEY JOSEPH (23), Cook’s Mate (no. M/3901), Son of Richard and Harriett Mary Hoper, of Texton Halt, Maidstone, Kent. Born at Croydon, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HOPKINS, CHARLES EDWIN, Armourer (no. 185423), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 22 October 1914

Killed in Action

HOPKINS—On the 15th, in the Hawke disaster, Charles Edwin, the beloved husband of Ida Hopkins, of 23, Whitworth-road Copner.

Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 24 October 1914

Killed in Action.
HOPKINS On the the 15th in the Hawke disaster Charles Edwin,the beloved husband of Ida Hopkins, of 29, Whitworth-road, Copne

HOPKINS - On the 15th inst.. in the disaster on Hawke, Charles Edwin Hopkins, armourer, dearly-loved son-in-law of Louisa Shawvyer, 154, Sultan road.

Charles Hopkins Death Penny. LiWD Collection

HORNEY, WILLIAM HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105927), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/9085, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

HOY, JOHN ALFRED, (30) Able Seaman (no. 227737), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Eastern Counties' Times - Friday 23 October 1914

ILFORDIAN'S SAD FATE AT SEA .

A VICTIM OF THE "HAWKE" DISASTER.

The recent disaster to H.M.S. "Hawke" claimed an Ilfordian in the person of Mr. Hoy. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoy. of 6. Clyde cottages, Ilfordlane. News was first to hand that he was among the missing, but later more definite information was received that be had been drowned, and it may be recalled that the boat sank in less than four seconds. With his three brothers, he was a member of St. Mary's (then the Parish Church) Choir. It is interesting to note that his father and mother and grandfather and grandmother lived in Ilford and were married at St. Mary's, while he himself entered that state of life on Easter Sunday last. After working with his father for a time, he joined the Navy and was associated with H.M.S. "Blenheim." He had been a gunner on the "Hawke" for two years. The boat left Ireland in April. and took up a position in the North Sea on or about August 5th. Had Mr. Hoy survived he would have celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday. the 20th inst., and he was only nine months to serve before his time in the Navy expired. Much sympathy will go out to his bereaved widow and parents. We understand that a comrade named Buchanan, from tiphall-road, Ilford, a petty officer, went down with Hoy.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

Gunner Hoy. Ilford. H.M.S. Hawke.

Ilford Recorder - Friday 01 November 1918

IN MEMORIAM.

HOY.—In loving memory of my brother, J. A. Hoy, Gunner, H.M.S. Hawke; drowned 15th October, 1914; from his sister and brother, Melbourne, Australia.

HUBIE-AXE, WILLIAM CECIL (24), Able Seaman (no. 237053), Son of Ernest and Emma J. Hubie-Axe, of The Crescent, 146, Wadsley Lane, Wadsley, Sheffield, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 20 October 1914

SHEFFIELD VICTIM OF THE HAWKE Among the victims of the Hawke disaster is William Cecil Hubie-Axe. whose parents reside at 146, Wadsley Lane, Sheffield. He was 25 years of age, and after two years at a naval school (where he distinguished himself for gunnery), he entered the Navy in August, 1906, and went on years’ service to the West Indies, South America, and Newfoundland. When only twenty years of age he passed the examination for Petty Officer, and took first prize for gunnery, and was selected to attend the funeral of King Edward VII. He then volunteered for service on the China station, and was in Hong Kong and Hankow during the war, returned to England at the end of 1912, and had , since been engaged on the Hawke in gunnery instruction to boys from the various gaining ships, until the outbreak of the war in was that month expected home for a fortnight’s holiday.

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 20 October 1914

William Cecil Hubie-Axe, aged 25 second son Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hubie-Axe, of Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, who was a victim of the disaster to the cruiser Hawke.

HUDSON, ARTHUR, Leading Stoker (no. 312428), Husband of Emily Frances Hudson, of 2, Washington St., Bromley-by-Bow, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memoria

HUGHES, JOSEPH WILLIAM (52), Shipwright 1st Class (no. 132399), Son of John Hughes, of Rhyl; husband of Emma Hughes, of Milton, 56, Woodville Rd., Mumbles, Glam, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memoria

HUME, ISAAC WILLIAM, Chief Stoker (no. 141118), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/A/1267, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Evening Star - Friday 23 October 1914

DEATHS

HUME.—Drowned in the North Sea on October 15th, Isaac William Hume, 9, Stirling Street, Ipswich, chief stoker, H.M.S. Hawke, aged 45 years.

HUNT, ALBERT (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/536), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Caroline Hunt, of Station Rd., Pilsley, Chesterfield. Son of Thomas and Annie Hunt, of Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Service: RFR/CH/B/9624, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Derbyshire Times - Saturday 18 October 1924

HUNT.—In loving memory of my dear husband. Albert Hunt, of H.M.S. Hawke, lost in the North Sea, October 15th 1914 - ''Remembrance''

HUNTER, ROBERT, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104449), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Isabella Hunter, of 80, Derwent St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/8375, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

INGLES-CHAMBERLAYNE, RUPERT HENRY (17), Midshipman, Son of Henry Ingles-Chamberlayne and Grace Ingles-Chamberlayne, of Mangersbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Cheltenham Chronicle - Saturday 24 October 1914

INGLES-CHAMBERLAYNE. Oct. 15, Rupert Henry, midshipman, H.M.S. Hawke, only son of Mrs. Ingles-Chamberlayne, The Hyde, Stow-on-the-Wold, aged 17 years.

The Sphere - Saturday 07 November 1914

IRWIN, GEORGE (40), Petty Officer (no. 154211), Son of George and Harriet Irwin, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JACKSON, JOHN (35), Stoker (no. 3123S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of John and Sarah Jackson, of West Bromwich, Staffs; husband of Sarah Ellen Jackson, of 29, Waverley St., Stockton-on-Tees, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Monday 26 October 1914

JACKSON.--On October 15th, on H.M.S. Hawke, John Jackson, stoker staff, beloved husband of Sarah Ellen Jackson, 31, Waverley-street, Stockton. Deeply lamented by his wife and family.

JACKSON, THOMAS WILLIAM (39), Private (no. CH/6620), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of George J. and Julia Jackson, of 43, Newton Rd., Isleworth, Middx.; husband of Ellen E. Jackson, of 45, Warriner Gardens, Battersea, London. Native of Attleborough. Service: RMR/B/1490, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JACKSON, WILLIAM (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/17559) , Son of William and Ada Jackson, of Kirgale, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorks, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JAMES, ALFRED (38), Stoker 1st Class (no. 354275), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of H. E. James, of 26, Prospect Row, New Rd., Chatham. Native of Chatham. Service: RFR/CH/B/6581, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JAMES, PERCY, Able Seaman (no. SS/1720), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8187, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JAMIESON, HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102309), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7287, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Henry (Harry) Jamieson was born on the 22nd July 1887 and initially had the Devonport service number SS102309. He joined the Royal Navy on the 19th January 1906 to serve for five years followed by seven in the reserve. He was a coca matting weaver, nearly 5ft 7ins tall, he had a 39in chest, a sallow complexion, black hair and hazel coloured eyes. As a Stoker 2 he served as follows:-

Vivid II 19 Jan1906 - 30 June 1906
Pembroke II 1 July 1906 - 10 Oct 1906
Charybdis 11Oct 1906 - 16 Jan 1907
Repulse 17 Jan1907 - 29 Jan1907
Pembroke II 30 Jan 1907 - 5 Feb1907
Hyacinth 6 Feb 1907 (Promoted Stoker 1st Class on 18th April 1907) - 8 May 1908
Perseus 9 May 1908 - 6 Jun1908
Pandora 7 Jun 1908 - 3 Aug 1908
Pembroke II 4 Aug 1908 - 11 Sep1908
Endymion 12 Sep1908 - 10 Feb 1909
Africa 13 Feb 1909 - 15 Jan 1911
Pembroke II 16 Jan 1911 - 20 Jan 1911

He was transferred to the Chatham Royal Fleet Reserve B7287 on the 21st January 1911 and was recalled to serve in HMS Hawke from the 7th August 1914. He was lost in the North Sea when HMS Hawke was sunk by the German submarine U-9 and is remembered on Panel 5 of the Chatham Naval Memorial. (History hanks to Larry Marlow)

JARROLD, FREDERICK ARTHUR (20), Ordinary Seaman (no. Sussex 1/296), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, , Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Jane Jarrold, of 15, Westbourne St., Hove, Sussex, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

JAY, CHRISTOPHER (30), Leading Seaman (no. 202532), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Christopher and Louisa Jay, of Norwich; husband of Ethel Alice Jay, of Brooke, Norfolk. Service: RFR/CH/B/9637, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Downham Market Gazette - Saturday 14 November 1914

CHRISTOPHER JAY, ' Leading Seaman, R.F.R., who was drowned off H.M.S. Hawke on 15th October. Prior to re-joining the Navy he was one of the postal staff at Brooke. He leaves a widow and three young children.

JEFFERY, WILFRED ALLEN (17), Boy First Class (no. J/28350), Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery, of 5, Oakley Terrace, North Town, Aldershot, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

JENNINGS, WILLIAM (31), Corporal (no. CH/13997), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Edward Jennings, of Trimley St. Martin, Ipswich, Suffolk; husband of the late Maud Alice Jennings, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JERRAM, HARRY ESCOMBE RAVENHILL, (17) Midshipman, Son of the Rev. Arnold Escombe Jerram and Anna Christina Jerram, of The Chantry, Worcester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Huddersfield Daily Examiner - Monday 19 October 1914

FORMER LOCAL VICAR’S SON, In addition to the youths named, Roy Booth. Newsome, and Clifford Pollard, Holmfirth, who were aboard the ill-fated Hawke, was Midshipman Harry E. R. Jerram, a son of former Vicar of Bradley and Thurstonland. Mr. Jerram’s father left this neighbourhood some three years ago for a living in Oxfordshire. The three names are included in those missing.

Oxford Chronicle and Reading Gazette - Friday 23 October 1914

ANOTHER LOCAL VICTIM Among those who were lost in H.M.S. Hawke was Midshipman Harry Jerram, second son a the Rev. A. E. Jerram. formerly vicar of Linigford. shipman Jerram had only been in the service a short time, and his untimely death will elicit sincere sympathy with the stricken family.

Oxfordshire Weekly News - Wednesday 28 October 1914

JERRAM.--Harry Escombe Ravenhill, Midshipman R.N, lost in the disaster of H.M.S. Hawke, Thursday, October 15, second son of the Rev. Arnold Escombe Jerram, Org. Sec. S.P.G. Worcester, Birmingham and Lichfield Diocese, 9. St. Augustine's-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, late Vicar of Langford, Oxon, aged 17 years. R.I.P.

Roll of Honour - The Graphic - Saturday 14 November 1914

JOHNSON, WILLIAM GEORGE (26), Private (no. CH/15485), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of George and Ellen Johnson, of Flint Cottage, Worth, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JOHNSTON, WILLIAM (34), Able Seaman (no. 188608), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Mrs. Johnston, of 2 Stewart St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/5958, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JONES, ALFRED EDWARD (28), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/100725), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late John and Sarah Jones, of Poplar, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/5794, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JONES, JOHN CECIL (25), Assistant Paymaster, Royal Naval Reserve,Son of Charles Thomas Jones, of 42, Carlisle Rd., Hove, Sussex. Native of Luton, Beds, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

JOYCE, LEVI HAROLD (16), Boy First Class (no. J/25447), , Son of Owen George and Sarah Ann Joyce, of 76, Fieldgroves, Bryanston, Blandford, Dorset, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

JURY, WILLIAM (38), Private (no. CH/8886), , Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of John and Jane Jury, of Murston, Sittingbourne; husband of Esther Martha Jury, of 79, Burley Rd., Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent. Service: RMR/B/971, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

KEITH, CLIVE ARTHUR (17), Midshipman, Younger son of Florence E. Keith, and the late A. W. Keith, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

KEMPSON, JOHN REGINALD,(17) Midshipman, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Leicester Journal - Friday 23 October 1914

ON THE HAWKE Mr. John Reginald Kempson, son of Mr. John F. Kempson, late of Leicester, and now of Sheringhath, and grandson of the late Ald William Kempson, a former Mayor of the borough was a cadet on the ill-fated Hawke the British cruiser torpedoed in the North Sea a day or so ago. Kempson, who was 17 years of age, only left Dartmouth Naval College last May. He then went for a cruise on HMS Cumberland and with some other cadets was appointed to the Hawke in July. The Admiralty have notified Mr. John F Kempson that his son is missing.

KEOHAN, PATRICK JOSEPH (22), Wireless Telegraph Operator (no. WTS/149), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of Edmond and Ellen Keohan, of 17, Main St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

Evening Echo (Cork) - Monday 26 October 1914

THE HAWKE DISASTER. DUNGARVAN VICTIM. : Dungarvan, Saturday. Among the list of missing from the ill-fated cruiser Hawke, published to-day, is the name of Mr. Patrick J. Keohan, wireless operator, son of Mr. Edmond Keohan, 17, Main street, Dungarvan. The greatest sympathy is felt for the afflicted parents and the members of their family over the dire disaster. Mr. Patrick J Keohan studied wireless telegraphy under Mr. M. M. Fitzgerald, of Cahirciveen, and obtained the certificate of the Postmaster-General, in something like four months from the time he began his studies, thus establishing a record. M. Fitzgerald in wiring his sympathy states that he was the most brilliant of several hundred students that came under his tuition. Seeing the advertisements inquiring for wireless operators by the Government, Mr. Patrick J. Keohan applied for a position, and on going to Portsmouth passed his examination with first class honours. He was then sent to Invergordon, where he was placed on board the Hawke. From there he wrote frequently home, and was always in the best of spirits, His letters were most affectionate to his father and mother and to his many friends. There was a period of silence after his embarkation, and his father becoming uneasy, wrote to the Admiralty inquiring as to what ship he was on, and on the 10th October the Board of Admiralty replied in an official letter that he was on the Crescent. This letter was dated 10th October. When the disaster to the Hawke occurred his parents and friends were in hopes that the official letter was correct, that he was on the Crescent, but his father received a letter from him dated 10th October from the Hawke, and another letter dated 12th October from the Hawke was also received. This quenched all hopes that he was safe, as his name did not appear amongst the list of survivors from the Hawke. The mistake of the Admiralty giving his address as on the Crescent is a matter that requires an explanation. However, it would not vary the sad result, as his name to-day appears amongst the missing from the Hawke. He was an extremely bright, intelligent, and social young man. Being fond of music, he gave his services frequently to local concerts in this district, and also in Cahirciveen during the period of his tuition there. In his untimely end, a brilliant prospect has been extinguished, and the widest sympathy is felt for his afflicted parents and family. He was devotedly attached to his people, and his letters breathe sentiments “was the most heartfelt affection and regard, His many friends in Cahirciveen and elsewhere will learn with much grief of his early death, the termination to a bright and promising career. A remarkable coincidence lies in the fact that he died on his birthday and at about the exact hour he was born. He was 22 years of age.

KERWIN, ALBERT, Stoker 2nd Class (no. SS/115602), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Hull Daily Mail - Friday 23 October 1914

ALBERT KIRWIN, Stoker. H.M.S Hawke, 35, Waller-street, Holderness-road, Hull is reported missing, and his mother is anxious hear from any survivor.

Hull Daily News - Friday 23 October 1914

MISSING STOKER

Hull Man Who Was On H.M.S. Hawke.

A local man whose name has not appeared in the list of survivors of H.M.S. Hawke is Albert Verwin (sic), a stoker, who previous to joining the navy was identified with the territorials. His mother who lives at 35 Waller-street, Hull, would be very gratified for any information concerning her son.

KING, NICHOLAS MAINGER (39), Stoker (no. 1640U), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of Henry King; husband of Henrietta King, of 107, Bede St., Tyne Dock, South Shields, Co. Durham. Native of North Shields, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

KIPPING, JOHN WILLIAM (41), Chief Engine Room Artificer (no. 269868), Royal Navy, Husband of Ann Kipping, of 96, Balmoral Rd., Gillingham, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

KIRKBY, BERTRAM JAMES (27), Writer 3rd (no. 220342), Son of Charles and Mary Kirkby, of 27, St. George's Rd., Hastings, Sussex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LAIRD, JAMES (24), Stoker (no. 2852S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of John Laird, of 6, Ann St., Greenock, and the late Mary Ferrie Laird, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

LANDELLS, JOHN OLIVER (38), Engine Room Artificer (no. 244EB), Royal Naval Reserve, , Son of John Oliver Landells and Charlotte Landells, of North Shields: husband of Rose Landells, of 7, Surrey St., South Bank, Yorks, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

TYNESIDE MEN ON THE HAWKE

It has been ascertained that there were good many Tyneside Royal Naval Reserve men aboard H.M.S. Hawke, and several resided in South Shields. Among the latter were Walter Smith. F. Millet. D. Slater. and V. Quogan, stokers, concerning whose fate the Admiralty have no news. Quogan is married, with four children. There are inquiries into the safety of John Landells. North Shields, an engine room artificer, who was believed to be on the Hawke. Mrs. Elliott, wife of a stoker, has received letter from her husband, briefly stating that he is safe.

LATTEY, ALEXANDER DAVIDSON (17), Midshipman, Son of Walter Charles and Aimee Grace Lattey, of Southam, Warwickshire, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Birmingham Mail - Monday 19 October 1914

Midshipman Lattey, who was one of the missing from HMS Hawke, is a son of Dr. Lattey of Southam

Leamington Spa Courier - Friday 23 October 1914

MIDSHIPMAN A. D. LATTEY. The sinking of H.M.S. Hawke" by German submarine in the North Sea on Thursday in last week claimed—as was stated in our town edition last Friday—a victim from Southam in the person of Mr. Alexander Davidson Lattey, second son of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Lattey, of *' Hammerfest.” Southam. Mr. Lattey, who was only 17 years age, passed into the Royal Naval College, Osborne, in May. 1910. In May. 1914, he commenced his six months’ training on H.M.S. “Cumberland,” but on account the war and the mobilisation the Fleet was gazetted midshipman on H.M.S. “Hawke,” and was serving on this ship at the time of his death. We tender to his relatives our deep and unqualified sympathy in their sorrow.

Banbury Guardian - Thursday 29 October 1914

The sinking of HMS Hawke by a German submarine in the North Sea claimed a victim from Southam in the person of Mr. Alexander Davidson Lattey, second son of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Lattey, of Hammerfest, Southam. Mr. Lattey, who was only seventeen years of age, passed into the Royal Naval College, Osborne, in May, 1910. In May, 1914, he commenced his six months' training on H.M.S. Cumberland, but on account of the war and the mobilisation of the fleet he was gazetted mid- shipman on H.M.S Hawke, and he was serving on this ship at the time of his death.

The Sphere - Saturday 05 December 1914

LAVERTY, DANIEL (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108512), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Jane Laverty, of 13, Ravenscroft St., Connswater, Belfast, and the late James Laverty. Service: RFR/CH/B/10565, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 05 November 1914

LAVERTY —October 15. result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke, Daniel, dearly - beloved son of James and Jane Laverty. 13. Ravenscroft Street, Belfast. Missed only by those who love him best.

LAW, PERCY PEACOCK (23), Able Seaman (no. SS/2857), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late Dionysius and Maria Law, of Haslingden, Lancs. Service: RFR/CH/B/9963, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LAWRENCE, CHARLES EDWARD (21), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/110970), Son of Fred and M. Lawrence, of Mill Cottage, Pembury, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEAMAN, JOSEPH HERBERT, Boy First Class (no. J/26743), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEE, CHARLES (44), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 155422), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Husband of Elizabeth Lee, of 97, Pulleyns Avenue, East Ham, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/3954, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEIGH, CHARLES (39), Petty Officer (no. 174539), , Husband of Annie Leigh, of 226, Upper Luton Rd., Chatham. Native of Liverpool, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEIVERS, JOHN ROBINSON (27), Able Seaman (no. 229452), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of James Leivers, of 34, Lower Brook St., Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Service: RFR/PO/B/5638, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

LEONARD, THOMAS (21), Private (no. CH/16977), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Ann Leonard, of 26, Picton Place, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and the late Peter Leonard. Native of South Shields, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEWIS, ISAAC (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108181), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Issac and Margaret J. Lewis, of Ballymacarnett, Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10496, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEWIS, JAMES WILLIAM, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102603), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7473, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEWIS, JOSEPH, Private (no. CH/7208), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, , Service: RMR/B/260, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LEWIS-JONES, HENRY PLATEN, Midshipman, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LIDBETTER, ALBERT WILLIAM, Boy First Class (no. J/24716), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

LIDDELL, CHARLES (34), Able Seaman (no. 186862), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liddell, of Uphall, West Lothian; husband of Annie Anderson, of 38, Earl Gray St., Edinburgh. Service: RFR/CH/B/3631, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LINDLEY, HARRY (23), Able Seaman (no. J/2174), , Son of Timothy and Ada Lindley, of Heeley, Sheffield, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Saturday 24 October 1914

ONE OF THE HAWKE VICTIMS Amongst the victims who went down last week in the H.M.S. Hawke was Harry Lindley. He was the son of Mr. Timothy Lindley, of 44, Springwood Road, Heeley, an old and respected member of the choir of Heeley Parish, Church. whom deep sympathy felt.

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 26 October 1914

Harry Lindley, son of Mr Timothy Lindley, of 44, Springwood Road, Heeley, Sheffield, who was one of the victims of the Hawke disaster. (Photo)

LINDSAY, DAVID SAUNDERS BROWN, (17) Boy First Class (no. J/26630), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

Coatbridge Leader - Saturday 28 November 1914

LINDSAY-- Lost from H.M.S. "Hawke," on 15th October, David Saunders Lindsay. aged 17 years, son of the late George and Annie Lindsay, of Langloan, Coatbridge.

LINDSAY, HARRY FELL (38), Able Seaman (no. 169435), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Robert Fell Lindsay and Annie Lindsay, of Manchester; husband of Ethel Wheeler Lindsay, of 24, Barker St., Harpurhey, Manchester. Served 23, years; joined at the age of 16. Service: RFR/CH/B/3922, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LOFTS, JAMES (33), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 306070), Son of George and Marie Lofts, of Linton, Cambridgeshire; husband of Annie Lofts, of Prospect House, Castle St., Saffron Walden, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

Stoker Petty-Officer James Lofts. Saffron Walden. H.M.S. Hawke.

LONSDALE, DAVID, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 284049), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1005, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheffield Evening Telegraph - Monday 26 October 1914

A HAWKE VICTIM. A memorial service for Mr. David Lonsdale, first-class petty* officer. v.ho was drowned in the loss of H.M.S. Hawke, was held Baptist Church, Sheffield, last night. Mr. Lonsdale had been a worshipper Attercliffe for several years and had been a full member of the church since March last. The service was conducted by the Rev. Leonard J. E. Smith, who in his sermon referred to the well-known strength of character of Mr. Lonsdale. Without any feeble sentiment, but with a virile Christian manhood, he had said in one of his letters, Wherever I am I shall always put the Master first.” Mrs. Lonsdale (widow), three brothers of the deceased potty officer, and other members of the family were present. Mr. Lonsdale, it is understood, is the first Free Church member in Sheffield who has died in naval action in the present war.

LOW, ROBERT THOMAS (33), Able Seaman (no. 199042), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Low, of Wiltshire; husband of Wilhelmina Gibson Low, of 104, Dalry Rd., Edinburgh. Service: RFR/CH/B/8900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

The Scotsman - Thursday 22 October 1914

EDINBURGH VICTIMS OF THE HAWKE . In the obituary column of to-days Scotsman there appear the names of three Edinburgh victims of the disaster which overtook H.M.S Hawke in the North Sea on the 15th of October . These are first class Petty-Officer James Morris , 32 Broughton Street , Robert T. Low , 28 Springwell Place and Alexander Murray Stuart Davidson , son of the late Charles Stuart Davidson, Ashley Terrace.

LOWE, JOHN (28), Able Seaman (no. SS/1554), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Thomas and Rebecca Lowe, of Sloane St., London. Service: RFR/CH/B/7944, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LUMSDEN, WILLIAM (44), Able Seaman (no. 135850), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of David and Henrietta Lumsden, of Leith; husband of Margaret Lumsden, of 7, Richmond Terrace, Edinburgh. Service: RFR/CH/B/25, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

LYDALL, HERBERT, Stoker 1st Class (no. 285739), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1584, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MACDONALD, DONALD ROY, Lieutenant, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

Lieut. Donald Roy Macdonald entered the Navy in September 1904 as midshipman, and three years later became a sub lieutenant. His promotion to lieutenant was dated December 1910 He was appointed to the Hawke in August last.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 24 October 1914

Lieut. D. R Macdonald entered the Navy in 1902, and was rated Midshipman on Sept. 30, 1904. He served in the Swiftsure and Implacable, and was promoted Sub. Lieutenant on Sept. 30, 1997, in which grade his ships included the destroyer Flirt and the Battleship Irresistible. On Dec. 31, 1910, he became a Lieutenant, and served in the Lancaster and Duncan, and the Indus at Devonport. It was from the latter establishment that he was transferred to the Hawke on the declaration of war.

Englishman's Overland Mail - Thursday 29 October 1914

Amongst the officers who were lost with the Hawke in the North Sea was Lieutenant Donald Ray Macdonald, R.N., only son of the Rev. J. Middleton Macdonald, Chaplain of Dacca. The father has received the intimation from His Excellency the Viceroy who telegraphed in the following terms: —"I greatly regret to inform you that the name of your son appeared in the official list, published on October 17, of officers missing (in The Hawke disaster). It is feared that all these must have lost their lives. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your bereavement. —Viceroy."

Lt. MacDonald

Lieutenant D. R. Macdonald H.M.S. "Hawke." He entered the navy in September, 1904. In 1907 he became sub-lieutenant, being promoted to lieutenant in December, 1910 - The Sphere - Saturday 07 November 1914

MACFARLANE, ROBERT CRAIG, Midshipman, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MACKAY, WALTER EDWARD, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 174303), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Emma Mackay, of 107, Upper Luton Rd., Chatham, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/2880, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MADDISON, ALFRED, Boy First Class (no. J/26723), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

MAIRS, ALEXANDER (29), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101872), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Maggie Mairs, of Gracehill, Co. Antrim. Native of Co. Antrim. Service: RFR/CH/B/7130, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Ballymena Weekly Telegraph - Saturday 24 October 1914

The news of the disaster to H.M.S. Hawke was heard of with much sorrow in Ballymena, and this was accentuated when it was stated that two members of the crew belonged to this district. Neither of their names appeared in the first list of saved, and this gives rise the gravest fears for their safety, but it is to be hoped that good news may yet received regarding them. One is Mr. Alexander Mairs, son of Mr. John Mairs, the esteemed stationmaster at Keliswater Station on the Midland (N.C.C.) Railway, and the other is Mr. Joyce Power, who was formerly employed as fireman the Raceview Woollen Mills, when he was very popular. Mr. Power was married, end his wife and two children reside Raceview. He was leading stoker in the Navy, and being Naval Reserve man was called up at the declaration of war.

MALIN, FREDERICK FRANCIS (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26753), Son of Frederick George and Ellen Malin, of Wooburn Town, Bucks, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MANN, REUBEN (20), Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/22131), Son of William and Annie Clara Mann, of Bishop's Itchington, Leamington Spa, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Leamington Spa Courier - Friday 23 October 1914

LOCAL WAR ITEMS.

Reuben Mann, of Long Itchington. stoker on H.M.S. Hawke," who is not reported among the saved, is a nephew of Mrs. Bradshaw, of Gordon Street.

MARKHAM, ALLAN (30), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 295344), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Charles and Ann Frances Markham, of Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham. Service: RFR/CH/B/8683, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MARKQUICK, ARTHUR CHRISTIAN (17), Boy First Class (no. J/23520), , Son of John Christian and Ellen Mary Elizabeth Markquick, of Oakleigh, Sutton Rd., Prittlewell, Essex. Native of Pitsea, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MARLER, ALBERT WALTER (18), Ordinary Seaman (no. Sussex 1/305), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Son of Albert Baker Marler and Francis Mary Marler, of 116A, Montgomery St., Hove, Sussex, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

OS Marler 1914-15 star medal. Photo: M Clark

MARTIN, JOSEPH EDWARD (41), Chief Stoker (no. 152383), Royal Fleet Reserve, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of William Martin, (Pensioner R.N.), of Charlton; husband of H. L. Martin, of 182, Woolwich Rd., Charlton, London. Greenwich Royal Naval School Boy. Service: RFR/CH/A/1793, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MASON, GEORGE (40), Private (no. CH/7021), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Ellen Mason; husband of Elizabeth Mason, of 60, Park Grove Rd., Leytonstone, London. Native of London. Service: RFR/B/780, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MASON, WILLIAM (43), Leading Seaman (no. 133388), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late William and Margaret Mason, of 8, Tregenna St., Brixton Hill, London; husband of Maud Mason, of 87, Briscoe Buildings, Brixton Hill, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/3625, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MATTHEWS, FRANK THOMAS (32), Private (no. CH/12178), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Joseph George and Martha Matthews, of Bexley Heath, Kent; husband of Mary Matthews, of 10, Seymour Rd., Chatham Hill, Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MAXTED, THOMAS, Able Seaman (no. SS/1474), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7844,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MAY, EDWARD THOMAS (43), Leading Seaman (no. 142724), Son of Edward Thomas May, of Exmouth; husband of Bessie Mary May, of Hooper's Lane, Puncknoll, Dorchester, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

MAY, JOHN EDWARD, Private (no. CH/8452), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1356, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCALLISTER, ANDREW (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/103005), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Susan McAllister, of Patterson's Row, Woodburn, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Service: RFR/CH/B/7656, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCCAUGHERTY, DAVID (37), Able Seaman (no. 176815), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William McCaugherty, of Belfast; husband of Martha McCaugherty, of 30, Hurst St., Belfast. Awarded East and West Africa medal (Benin expedition). Served in the South African War. Service: RFR/CH/B/3079, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 27 October 1914

McCAUGHERTY--October 15, 1914 (as a result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke), David, the dearly-beloved husband of Martha McCaugherty.

I mourn the loss of one so dear--
My heart is sad to-day.
To think of one I loved so dear
So quickly passed away.
I do not know what pain he bore,
I did not see him die;
I only know he passed away
And could not say "Good-bye."

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family.--No. 30 Hurst Street, Belfast.

South African War Medals

MCCOMB, HUGH, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/100505), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/5565, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCCREADIE, CHARLES, Boy First Class (no. J/26680), Age Son of Charles and Mary McCreadie, of 147, Reidvale St., Glasgow, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

MCEVOY, PATRICK (34), Leading Stoker (no. 285115), , Royal Fleet Reserve,, Son of Edward and Mary Ann McEvoy, of Dechomet; husband of Rose Ann McEvoy, of Dechomet, Ballyward, Banbridge, Co. Down. Service: RFR/CH/B/2899, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCFARLANE, WILLIAM (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108637), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William and Sarah McFarlane, of 24, Fifth St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10630, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCGINLEY, HUGH (27), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105931), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Mary Ann McGinley, of Castlequarter, Inch Island, Co. Donegal. Service: RFR/CH/B/9103, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCGREGOR, DAVID JOHN (40), Engineer Lieut Commander, Son of Donald and Mary McGregor, 14, Clare St., Cardiff. Native of Durham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Western Mail - Monday 19 October 1914

LOST CARDIFF OFFICER. TELEGRAM FROM THE KING AND QUEEN. Mr. Donald McGregor, of 14, Clare-street. Cardiff, has received telegraphic message from the King's Private Secretary expressing regret at the loss of his son. Engineer Lieutenant-commander D. McGregor, of the Hawke. The message reads as follows : The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the Navy have sustained by the death of your son in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.—Private Secretary.”

Western Daily Press - Monday 19 October 1914

CARDIFF OFFICER. Engineer Lieut. Commander David J. Mc- Gregor, of H.M.S. Hawke, was Cardiffian. served his apprenticeship at the Wallsend Engineering Works, Cardiff. To such purpose did he pursue this study that he won a Whitworth Scholarship, tenable for three years at a Cardiff University College. During that time he made such substantial strides that he secured ready admission to the Royal Naval College at Greenwich. Here, also, he achieved further success, and in due course obtained the guerdon of a commission. He served a good many years afloat, and the passage of time served only to intensify his zealous interest in his calling. He had already qualified for a pension and a few years' further service would have enabled him to retire with an annuity. Commander W. J. McGregor's father is Mr Donald McGregor, Clare Road. His brother is an inspector under the Cardiff Corporation.

MCKEE, JAMES, Signalman (no. 224740), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCLEOD, DUNCAN (26), Leading Seaman (no. 201449), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Norman and Mary Campbell McLeod, of 2, Mearns St, Greenock. Native of Port Logan, Wigtonshire. Service: RFR/CH/B/9671, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCNALLY, JAMES (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107103), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Joseph and Elizabeth McNally, of Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9696, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCNAMARA, JAMES (33), Able Seaman (no. 196451), Royal Navy, Son of Patrick McNamara, of Queenstown; husband of Ellen McNamara, of 21, York St., Gosport, Hants, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

MCNEALE, FRANK HANSFORD (25), Petty Officer Telegraphist (no. 233305), , Son of Henry and Keziah Jane McNeale, of 74, Abbotts Rd., Southall, Middx. Native of Whitehall, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MCNEALY, MATTHEW (36), Stoker 1st Class (no. 281510), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Matthew and Jane McNealy; husband of Sarah Frances McNealy, of 25, Randolph Rd., Gillingham, Kent. Native of Scotland. Service: RFR/CH/B/637, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MEHEUX, THOMAS GEORGE SHELTON (26), Leading Seaman (no. 233279), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Alice Amelia Robinson (formerly Meheux), of Fir Cot, King's Rd., Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, and the late John Henry Meheux. Service: RFR/CH/B/9701, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MICKELS, THOMAS EDWARD (20), Ship's Steward Assistant (no. M/2159), Son of John T. and Emily Agnes Mickels, of 15, Hill Court Rd., East Dulwich, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MILLETT, FREDERICK (29), Stoker (no. 3024T), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of Frederick William Millett, of South Shields, and the late Sarah Ann Millett; husband of Ethel Millett, of 3, Garden St., South Shields, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

TYNESIDE MEN ON THE HAWKE

It has been ascertained that there were good many Tyneside Royal Naval Reserve men aboard H.M.S. Hawke, and several resided in South Shields. Among the latter were Walter Smith. F. Millet. D. Slater. and V. Quogan, stokers, concerning whose fate the Admiralty have no news. Quogan is married, with four children. There are inquiries into the safety of John Landells. North Shields, an engine room artificer, who was believed to be on the Hawke. Mrs. Elliott, wife of a stoker, has received letter from her husband, briefly stating that he is safe.

MILLS, JOHN (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106665), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Mary Mills, of 26, Coolderry St., Donegall Rd., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9433, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Telegraph - Friday 23 October 1914

Mills October 15th 1914., Drowned on board the HMS Hawke. in the North Sea, John Mills, Stoker. Deeply regretted by his Father, Mother, and Sister.
90 Malvern Street.

MINTON, WILLIAM, Private (no. CH/11718), HMS Hawke, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MOLLOY, CHARLES, Signalman (no. 171847), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/2975, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Northern Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 20 October 1914

MISSING FROM THE HAWKE. Mr. J. T. Molloy, qualified signalman, a member of the postal staff of the travelling post office between Preston and Aberdeen, is among these missing from the sunken cruiser.
H.M.S. Hawke. Molloy had done ten years with the fleet, and at once answered the call at the outbreak of war. His sister, Mrs. Singleton, of Pine-street, Haslingden; heard from him as lately as last Thursday, when he sent her a remittance of his pay, remarking that it was no use to him here-on the Hawke.

Northern Daily Telegraph - Thursday 22 October 1914

LOST WITH THE HAWKE, TWO BURNLEY MEN MISSING. It is feared that two Burnley men have lost their lives in the disaster to the Hawke, which was torpedoed in the North Sea, these being Signalman J. T. Molloy, who was a postman formerly at Burnley, and Artificer engineer Driver. Mr Driver was formerly member of the Burnley-lane and the Bank Hall Bands. He entered the navy some fifteen years ago, and had seen service in all parts of the world, including four years on the China station. His uncle was Jr William Driver, | who held the position of chief engineer on the Great Eastern, the celebrated vessel which was used in laying the Atlantic cable.

Preston Herald - Saturday 24 October 1914

SUNK WITH THE HAWKE, SKETCH OF MR. T. MOLLOY, OF PRESTON. (SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.’ Amongst the missing from H.M.S. Hawke, destroyed by submarine in the North Sea last week, is Mr. J. T. Molloy, Preston, an employee in the Post Office. Molloy did ten years with the Fleet, and retirement some four years ago, spent some tine America, then came back his native land, joined the Office, and worked himself up from postman to sorting clerk, aid then became attached to the travelling post office between Preston and Aberdeen. Molloy who was 31 years of age, was a typical handyman and nothing came amiss to him. He had no great opinion of America, and used to sum it up as ''swank''. When across the ''big drink'' he had quite a lively time of it, and roughed it ''above a bit''. On one occasion he was stranded, and anxious to get back to England in respect to something relating his pension. had only few coppers in his pocket, and was above thousand miles from New York. By a piece of real good fortune a train came his way bound for the eastern city, and that train steamed into New York, Molloy landed there also. He often laughed about this experience. But he would say, looking quite glum, that there was yet 3.000 miles of water to cross and still only few small coins do it on. Again his love of adventure came to his aid. H.M. Consul could not get him a passage, but gave him letter to the captain of one of the swank boats. Molloy got on board by showing this, but retained it. He saw the captain, who could not do anything for him. The old salt visited the boat again just before she sailed on the strength of this letter, and when that boat landed at Liverpool, so did Molloy. They hadn’t been long out of harbour before a stoker spotted the Reservist and got him something to eat. He gravitated the stokehole, and here turned messmate and handy man. One “pal” got his Sunday togs ripped, and Molloy, like all naval salts, could use his needle like a tailor. Result, neatly mended suit, nicely pressed, and no bill with it, and Molloy still greater favourite. He never referred to that voyage 1 without an expression of affection and pride. Once in England again, he landed Preston, joined the postal staff as a Christmas emergency man. then took the Whittingham postal round, transferred to Burnley, studied hard, passed his examination, and joined the clerical staff. He got back to Preston, and then joined the travelling post office between Preston and Aberdeen. And, by the way, isn’t it strange that his rescued shipmates should have been landed at the “granite city ? On board the Hawke Moloy was a general favourite. In the early part last week he drew all the pay due to him, turned it into paper, and sent it his sister Haslingden, with the remark that it would be more useful to her than to him “up here. that letter came to hand last Thursday evening, and just about the same time poor Molloy went down with his ill-fated ship.

MOODY, Robert R, (17) Boy 1c, J 24634 (Po)

Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 19 October 1914

ST. HELENS CHIEF CONSTABLES NEPHEW MISSING, Amongst the crew of the Hawke who are missing was a seventeen-year-old sailor named Moody, nephew of the St. Helens Chief Constable (Mr. A. R. Ellerington)

MOORE, Alfred, (32), Lance Corporal (no. CH/10271), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of George Moore (late R.M.L.I.), of Rochester, Kent; husband of Emma Annie Moore, of 214, Castle Rd., Luton, Chatham. Awarded China Medal 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

China medal 1900

MOORE, Frederick, Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 177856), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MOORHOUSE, William A, Boy First Class (no. J/26717), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

MORIARTY, Thomas, Able Seaman (RFR B 3851), 204033 (Ch)

Sporting Life - Wednesday 21 October 1914

SEAMAN MORIARTY STILL MISSING. BOXER WHO WAS ON BOARD THE ILL-FATED HAWKE. The friend, of Tom Moriarty at Sheerness. where he was employed as a rigger in H.M. Dockyard before the outbreak of war, entertain but little hope that Moriarty survived the loss of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea last week. Moriarty. who was called up as a naval reservist when war threatened, went to sea in the Hawke. and nothing has been heard from him since the disaster of Thursday last week. As a boxer Moriarty started his career in the Royal Navy. joined H.M.S. Vindictive on the Mediterranean Station on July 4. 1900, as a boy, and was trained by Teddy Williams of the armourer crew in the same ship. During a three and a half years commission Moriarty fought some of the best men of his weight in the fleet, and came home undefeated. Returning to England he was stationed for a time at Chatham Depot, and obtained engagements et the N.S.C., where he appeared on nearly a dozen occasions, his last appearance being when be beat Albert Broadribb for the second time last season. Moriarty also fought amongst the lightweights at Wonderland. His most distinguished victory was in 1905, when he won the Navy and Army Championship and received the gold medal at Aldershot. Seaman Hayes has written to " Teddy " Williams at Sheerness from H.M.S. Mars " Will you let me know if poor Tom has gone down in the Hawke? I only had a letter from him last night (Saturday), probably the last he ever wrote."

Boxing World and Mirror of Life - Saturday 31 October 1914

BOXER WHO WAS ON HMS HAWKE. Among the victims of the cruiser Hawke which was sunk in the North Sea, it is feared, the well-known and capable Service boxer. Seaman Tom Moriarty, who was called up as a reservist when war threatened. Nothing has been heard of Moriarty since the Hawke met her fate, and little hope is entertained that he survived. The Seaman's career in the roped arena was a very creditable one. He started boxing in 1900 when he joined H.M.S. Vindictive on the Mediterranean Station. During a three and a half years commission Moriarty fought some of the best men of his weight in the Fleet, and returned to England undefeated. He was stationed for a time at Chatham Depot, and obtained a number of engagements at the N.S.C.. his last appearance there being when he beat Albert Broadribb for the second time last season. Moriarty also fought amongst the lightweights at Wonderland, and in 1905 he won the Navy Army and Navy and Marines light-weight titles.

MORRIS, JAMES, Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 279187), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

The Scotsman - Thursday 22 October 1914

EDINBURGH VICTIMS OF THE HAWKE . In the obituary column of to-days Scotsman there appear the names of three Edinburgh victims of the disaster which overtook H.M.S Hawke in the North Sea on the 15th of October . These are first class Petty-Officer James Morris , 32 Broughton Street , Robert T. Low , 28 Springwell Place and Alexander Murray Stuart Davidson , son of the late Charles Stuart Davidson, Ashley Terrace.

MORRISON, HERBERT HENRY (37), Able Seaman (no. 176230), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late Charles and Maria Morrison, of Putney, London; husband of Alice Maud Morrison, of 19, Chandos Avenue, Ealing, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/4507, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hanwell Gazette and Brentford Observer - Saturday 21 November 1914

That a heavy price has already been paid by the Navy is apparent by the casualty list published this week by the Admiralty, and South Ealing to-day will have an opportunity of paying its tribute to the memory of those who have sacrificed their lives to maintain our safety, by attending a memorial service, which the Rev. G. A. Bennett has arranged to be held at the Good Shepherd Mission Church at 6.30. The service has been arranged in memory of the late Herbert Henry Morrison, who lost his life on the 15th of October with the foundering of HIs Majesty's ship "Hawke." The late Mr. Morrison, who leaves a widow and son, had been a resident in South Ealing for eight years. In connection with all men of the Royal Naval Reserve he was called up on the 3rd of August, and was later attached to the "Hawke."

MORRISON, WILLIAM, Stoker (no. 1981T), Royal Naval Reserve, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MOUNTAIN, GEORGE (30), Leading Stoker (no. 306050), , Son of James Mountain, of 3, Thomas St., Craghead, Co. Durham. Served 12 years and signed on for the 2nd period, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Shields Daily News - Wednesday 28 October 1914

WITH H.M.S. HAWKE. Missing North Shields Stoker. The above is a photograph of George Mountain, acting leading stoker (306050), of the ill-fated cruiser Hawke, which was recently sunk. Mountain was among the missing from the Hawke. He had been eleven years in the Navy, and would have concluded his service at Christmas in the ordinary course of events. Mountain was well known in North Shields, where his relatives reside. was 31 years of age, and a single man. A brother of the deceased, James Mountain, who has been ten years with the Navy, is also a stoker one of His Majesty’s vessels.

Shields Daily News - Saturday 31 October 1914

tributes and letter* of sympathy. A Memorial Service will be held in the Primitive Methodist Church, Saville Street, in memory of Geo. Mountain, Leading Stoker in H.M.S. Hawke. Sunday Nov. 1st. at 5.30. Friends and the Men of the Navy kindly invited.

MOXEY, CHARLES GEORGE, Able Seaman (no. SS/1043), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/6819, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MUIR, GEORGE CHALMERS (33), Stoker 1st Class (no. 285210), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Native of Musselburgh, Edinburgh. Service: RFR/CH/B/5821, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Edward Mullen sitting.

MULLEN, EDWARD (26), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106287), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of William and Jane Mullen, of 76, Sugarfield St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9230, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MULLOY, JOHN THOMAS, Signalman (no. 204138), , Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Patrick and Ellen Mulloy, of Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Service: RFR/CH/B/5053, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MUMFORD, GEORGE (24), Officers' Cook 2nd Class (no. L/4183), Son of George Felix and Rosa Emma Mumford, of 28, Albury Grove Rd., Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Herts, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MUNRO, RODERICK (27), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/4519), , Son of William and Isabella Munro, of 15, Railway Terrace, Inverness, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

North Star and Farmers' Chronicle - Thursday 22 October 1914

INVERNESS MAN ON BOARD H.M.S HAWKE
The Admiralty, says a contemporary, has notified the parents of Roderick Munro, who was an engine-room artificer on board HMS Hawke that he is among the missing, and that there is little hope of his being alive. Munro was the eldest son of Mr Wm. Munro, Highland Railway Works, who resides at Railway Terrace, Inverness. The young man little more than a week ago spent the week-end with his parents, and left Inverness on Monday to join the Hawke at Cromarty. He had many friends in Inverness. Before joining the Navy he took a keen interest in the local Templar Lodges. He served his apprenticeship as an engineer in the Rose Street Foundry, and afterwards had experience on merchant trading vessels. He was 27 years of age. The utmost sympathy has been extended to the sorrowing parents and other relatives.

MURPHY, JOHN FRANCIS (25), Ship's Cook (no. 347632), , Son of John Francis and Kathleen Murphy, of 25, Sullivan's Quay, Cork; husband of Mabel Murphy, of 77, St. Thomas's Rd., West Hill, Hastings, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

MURRAY, ALEXANDER (22), Stoker (no. 2883S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of William and Ann J. Murray, of 8, Lily Terrace, West Rd., Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 30 October 1914

Peterhead Men Lost in Hawke Disaster
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In official list published in the Daily Journal” of petty officers, non-comrriissioned officers, and men serving H.M.S. Hawke on 15th October—the date of the sinking of the cruiser—appear the names of Stokers A. R. Duncan, A. Murray, and Thomas Traynor, all Peterhead men. They are reported as missing, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, it is feared that they must be regarded as having their lives.

MURRAY, GEORGE (22), Leading Carpenter's Crew (no. Clyde 1/42), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Son of George Lunan Murray and Helen Watson McLaren Murray, of 10, Roslin Terrace, Dundee, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 16 October 1914

DUNDEE MAN ON BOARD H.M.S. HAWKE. Anxiety felt at the home of George Murray, jun., 10 Roslin Terrace, Dundee, who is known to have been on board H.M.S. Hawke. Murray, who 23 years of age, was member of the Band of the Dundee Naval Reserves, in which he served for seven years, and had spent a month at sea on board H.M.S. Superb. On the outbreak of the war he put his name down a carpenter, and was transferred to the Hawke a few days later. Murray was the only Dundee man on board the cruiser, as only artisans were taken from the Reserves to assist the Fleet. He served his apprenticeship as a joiner in the city. So far Murray's name is not contained in the list of the crew saved.

MYERS, SIDNEY (17), Boy First Class (no. J/24128), Son of William and Sophia Myers, of 39, Lorraine St., Stoneferry, Hull, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

NAYLOR, CLARENCE EDGAR (29), Able Seaman (no. 209926), Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Naylor; husband of Alice Rebecca Naylor, of 41, Queen's Rd., Bowes Park, New Southgate, London, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

NEILL, JOHN THOMAS, Petty Officer (no. 171483), Royal Navy, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Tuesday 20 October 1914

THE WAR

LOCAL MEN ON THE HAWKE
Amongst the men who were on board H.M.S. Hawke were the following who resided in this district
John Robert Anderson (cooper), of Shorne.
John T. Neill (1st petty officer). of 5, Havelock-road, Gravesend.
Both are believed to have perished, no news of their having been rescued having yet been received by the authorities.

NEWBURY, WILLIAM JOHN, Ship's Chief Cook (no. 165257), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

NEWMAN, HENRY (39), Private (no. PO/6325), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Robert and Sarah Newman; husband of Nellie Newman, of 40, Rossetti Buildings, Millbank Estate, Westminster, London, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

NEWMAN, SAMUEL (23), Stoker (no. 1706S), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of the late Simon and Jessie Newman, of 3, Castle Square, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Remembered on the: Chatham Naval Memorial

Newcastle Daily Chronicle - Thursday 29 October 1914

Among those who were lost when H.M.S Hawke was sunk in the North Sea was Stoker Samuel James Newman, aged 23, of 3, Castle Square, Newcastle.

NEWPORT, WILLIAM JAMES (32), Private (no. CH/13141), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Martha Newport, of Beyton, Bury St. Edmund's, and the late James E. Newport, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Bury Free Press - Saturday 31 October 1914

BEYTON.

LOCAL HMS HAWKE" VICTIM.-
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Newpart, of Beyton, have received a notification from the Admiralty informing them of the death of their son, William J. Newport, R.M.L.I., through the sinking of H.M.S. "Hawke' on October 15th. Deceased, who was the eldest son, was 32 years of age. Sincere sympathy has been extended by the villagers to the bereaved parents in their great loss.

NEWTON, GEORGE HARRY (31), Able Seaman (no. SS/968), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Native of Mitcham, Surrey. Service: RFR/CH/B/6696, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Coalville Times - Friday 13 November 1914

Went Down in the " Hawke." A Former Bardon Hill Quarryman.

One of the gallant men who went down in the ill-fated "Hawke" was P.c. George H. Newton, a member of the Metropolitan Police Force, who formerly worked at Bardon Hill Quarry and two of whose brothers are residing in this district -- Mr. Fred Newton, a collier, of Melbourne Street, Coalville, and Mr. Wm. Newton, a collier, of Shaw Lane. The deceased man left Bardon ten or eleven years ago to join the navy, in which he served for six years, and he had been in the Metropolitan Police Force for about four years. His father is Mr. Caleb Newton, who resides at Long Crendon, Bucks.

Newton was an able seaman and left the navy with an excellent record, while during his short career in the police force, he established the fact that he was a reliable man and a thoroughly good officer. He left Mitcham on general mobilisation day, August 3rd, and sailed on board the "Hawke" two days later. During his naval career he served on the "Cressy." Several letters were received by his young lady who resides at Mitcham and a rather sad feature is that his last epistle reached her two days after his ship had gone down. The brightest letter of all, it was written on the Saturday before, and assured his friends that he would soon be coming home, as the war could not last long. "We are doing our best to be cheerful" were his last words.

NICHOLLS, JOHN WILLIAM ERNEST, Boy First Class (no. J/26619), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

NICKLIN, GEORGE (36), Chief Armourer (no. 342117), Son of Henry Nicklin and S. Nicklin, of 81, Friar St., Droitwich, Worcestershire, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Bromsgrove & Droitwich Messenger - Saturday 07 November 1914

LOCAL CASUALTIES. KILLED,

NICKLIN, G. A., Chief Armourer, H.M.S. Hawke; Friar Street, Droitwich.

NIXON, WILLIAM (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26752), Son of Elizabeth Jane Nixon, of 70, Duckworth St., Blackburn, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

NUNN, ARTHUR WILLIAM, Stoker 1st Class (no. 228989), Born 24 October 1887 in Burgate, Suffolk . Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Two memorials for Arthur in St Mary, Burgate, Suffolk. Photos: Kath Jones

OAKLEY, GEORGE HOWARD, Able Seaman (no. 222020), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

OSBEN, GEORGE THOMAS (32), Private (no. CH/11918), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of James Osben, of Wood St., Princes Rd., Lambeth, London; husband of Florence May Osben, of 33, Corunna Rd., New Rd., Battersea, London. Twelve years' service and 2 years on reserve. Service: RMR/B/1854, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

OSMOND, ERNEST HERBERT (44), Blacksmith (no. 340821), Son of William and Susan Osmond, of Salisbury, Wilts; husband of Eliza Osmond, of 40, Stewart Rd., Bournemouth, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PADDOCK, GEORGE WILMOT (29), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/109803), Husband of Margaret L. Fraser (formerly Paddock), of 685, Bidder St., Liverpool. Native of Liverpool, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PAGE, ALFRED, Leading Seaman (no. 198471), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8840, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PALMER, GEORGE EDWARD (17), Boy First Class (no. J/23449), Son of Benjamin and Martha Palmer, of Harkstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

East Anglian Daily Times - Monday 26 October 1914

HARKSTEAD

A Harkstead lad by the name of George Palmer has been lost in the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke. He had been in the Navy two years. He was the second son of Benjamin Palmer, shepherd to Mr. Allen, of Harkstead Hall. He was always a bright lad, and did well at day and evening classes, and also at Shotley Barracks: in fact, it was on account of his proficiency that he was shipped on board the 'Hawke', as he rated as “boy” until 18 years of age. A brother is serving on a man-of-war. The parents are living at Harkstead, and feel the loss of their son deeply.

PARDOE, HARRY JAMES (16), Boy First Class (no. J/26738), Brother of Edward Pardoe, of Church Lodge, Clewer Village, Windsor, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

PANTLAND, ROBERT WILLIAM (53), Chief Engine Room Artificer (no. 118003), Husband of Isabella Cecilia Pantland, of 40, Jedburgh Rd., Plaistow, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PARKER, CHARLES WILLIAM (30), Private (no. CH/12829), HMS Hawke, Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Joseph Parker, of 60, Rahere St., Goswell Rd., London, and the late Elizabeth Parker. Awarded Messina Medal. Service: RMR/B/1944, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Messina Medal

PARR, ARTHUR (35), Leading Stoker (no. 287527), Husband of Elizabeth Caroline Parr, of 622, Woolwich Rd., Charlton, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PAVITT, STEPHEN ARTHUR (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/1010), Son of Stephen and Rosetta Pavitt, of 44, Barrells Down Rd., Bishop's Stortford, Herts, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 23 October 1914

STORTFORD SAILOR ON H.M.S. HAWKE. Stephen Pavitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pavitt, Barrells Down Road, Bishop Stortford, was a stoker the ill-fated Hawke. His name did not appear on the list the saved, and Saturday his young wife, to whom he was married "Easter Monday last, called at the Admiralty for tidings, but there was none to give her, and is feared he is lost. Another son of Mr. and Mrs. Pavitt is on H.M.S. Inflexible.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

S. Pavitt. Bishop's Stortford. Stoker H.M.S. Hawke.

PAYNE, ALBERT JOHN, (17½) Boy First Class (no. J/27539), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Oxford Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

HMS HAWKE CATASTROPHE TWO OXFORD BOYS KILLED.

Philip Charles, second son of Thomas Barnes, of 48, Warwick-street, Oxford, was on H.M.S Hawke when she was torpedoed on October 15th, as also was Albert John, eldest son of Mr. Payne. 2. Wood-street, St. Ebbe's, and both lost their lives. Barnes was 20 years of age and Payne 17.

PAYNE, ERNEST ALFRED, Stoker 1st Class (no. 290191), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1820,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PAYNE, JOHN HENRY (28), Able Seaman (no. 214259), Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Payne, of 4, Down View Cottages, Sholden Bank, Deal, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PEELING, HAROLD COURTLAND (24), Cook (no. 365838), Son of Joseph Peeling, of Gardener's Lodge, Wickham Place, Witham, Essex. Native of Wickham Bishops, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PENFOLD, GEORGE HENRY (37), (no. 164841), Son of George Penfold, of Southborough, Kent; husband of Kathleen Agate Penfold, of Station House, Bearsted, Maidstone, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PERRETT, WILLIAM NELSON, Boy First Class (no. J/24698), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PHILLIPS, HARRY, Private (no. CH/10503), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1672,Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PHILLIPSON, ALBERT (40), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 174277), Son of Ellen Phillipson, of Birkenhead, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PHIPPS, WILLIAM HEWETT (33), Stoker 1st Class (no. 291888), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John Alexander and Helen Phipps, of Liverpool. Service: RFR/CH/B/7552, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PICKBURN, FRANK (25), Corporal (no. CH/15391), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Mary Pickburn, of 20, Derwent Terrace, Sherwood, Notts, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PICKERSGILL, ALBERT EDWARD (37), Petty Officer (no. 294295), Son of Joseph and Mary Ann Pickersgill, of Woodhouse; husband of Mary Pickersgill, of 55, Institution St., Woodhouse, Leeds, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Evening Post - Tuesday 27 October 1914

Two more Leeds men went down with H.M.S. Hawke. One is Petty Officer Albert E. Pickersgill, of 77, Institution Street. Woodhouse. He was 38 years of age, married, and had seen 15 years service. The other is Alfred William White (24), whose parents live at 7, Highbury Terrace, Headingley, Leeds. White was a first-class stoker, and had been in the Navy eight years. Two days before the Hawke went down a post- card and a letter from White were received at home.

PLUMB, ARTHUR EDWARD (33), Private (no. CH/9435), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Thomas Plumb, of Bethnal Green, London; husband of Mary Elizabeth Plumb, of 49, Invicta Rd., Stone, Dartford. Service: RMR/B/1124, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

POLLARD, CLIFFORD, (17½) Boy First Class (no. J/23543), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Huddersfield Daily Examiner - Friday 16 October 1914

A Holmfirth youth was serving on the ill-fated vessel. his name is Clifford Pollard, son of William Pollard, of Holmfirth, who is well known there.

Huddersfield Daily Examiner - Monday 19 October 1914

HOLMFIRTH BOY’S LAST LETTER, The name of Clifford Pollard, who was 'on the M Hawke,” does not appear in the lists of those who were saved from the wreck. His chum. Master Cecil Roebuck, of Holmfirth, received postcard last week in which Clifford wrote;—“l delighted to receive your letter and the present. It was kind of you to send them. are now having rough weather. If we don’t hang on to our food at meal times it slides off the end of the table. It is good sport watching, except when it is your own.”

Huddersfield and Holmfirth Examiner - Saturday 24 October 1914

A HERO OF THE HAWKE.

Much sympathy has been expressed with Mr and Mrs Pollard in the loss of their son Clifford on the unlucky Hawke. Before going to sea he was employed in the shop of Mr Cockroft, chemist of Huddersfield.

Huddersfield and Holmfirth Examiner - Saturday 24 October 1914

THE MAN WHO HELPED TO AVENGE NELSON'S DEATH

HOLMFIRTH LINK

The picture which appeared in our issue of Monday of four Holmfirth lads in the Navy included the portrait of Clifford Pollard, who was one of the crew of the ill-fated cruiser Hawke, which was torpedoed in the North Sea last week. The name of Pollard does not appear in the list of the men who were saved.

The boy, who was the son of Mr. Wm. Pollard, of Holmfirth, belonged to a family which has a particularly interesting connection with the Navy. It is claimed that he is the great-great-grandson of Mr. Pollard, who was a midshipman on board Lord Nelson's flagship Victory at the battle of Trafalgar. Midshipman Pollard has earned fame as one of the two men who accounted for the Frenchman who gave the famous Admiral his mortal wound, and in view of the fact that Wednesday was the 109th anniversary of the battle, Southey's account of the avenging of the death of Nelson will no doubt be found interesting:-

"Within a quarter of an hour after Nelson was wounded about fifty of the Victory's men fell by the enemy's musketry. They, however, on their part, were not idle, and it was not long before there were only two Frenchmen left alive in the mizen-top of the Redoutable. One of them was the man who had given the fatal wound; he did not live to boast of what he had done. An old quartermaster had seen him fire, and early recognised him, because he wore a glazed cocked hat and a white frock. This quartermaster and two midshipmen, Mr. Collingwood and Mr. Pollard, were the only persons left in the Victory's poop. The two midshipmen kept firing at the top, and he supplied them with cartridges. One of the Frenchmen, attempting to make his escape down the rigging, was shot by Mr. Pollard, and fell on the poop. But the old quartermaster, as he cried out, 'That's he-- that's he!' and pointed at the other who was coming forward to fire again, received a shot in the mouth, and fell dead. Both the midshipmen then fired at the same time, and the fellow dropped in the top. When they took possession of the prize they went to the mizen-top, and found him dead, with one ball through his head and another through his breast."

POPE, FREDERICK WILLIAM (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/111165), Son of H. R. and M. Pope, of 2, High St., Hanworth, Middx, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PORT, HARRY (34), Able Seaman (no. 191709), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Randal and Martha Port, of High St., Cheriton, Folkestone; husband of Adelaide Maud Port, of 7, Notley St., Canterbury. Service: RFR/CH/B/3905, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PORTWAINE, HARRY (22), Private (no. CH/16678), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Charles and Caroline Portwaine, of 4, Price's Buildings, Newcomen St., Southwark, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

POTTER, VICTOR JAMES (17), Boy First Class (no. J/25352), Son of William Henry Potter, of 23, George St., Sutton, Surrey, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

POWER, JOYCE (33), Leading Stoker (no. 308879), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Power, of Ahoghill, Co. Antrim; husband of Maggie Power, of Waring St., Ballymena. Service: RFR/CH/B/9324, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Larne Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

STOKER JOYCE POWER. Stoker Joyce Power, Raceview, Ballymena, where his wife and two children reside, is believed to have been aboard the ill-fated H.M.S. Hawke. is a native of Craigywarren, Ballymena, and was a Naval Reserve man, who was called at the beginning of the war. His name, so far, does not appear in the list of saved, but his numerous friends are still hopeful that good news may yet be received regarding his safety. (photo)

Ballymena Weekly Telegraph - Saturday 24 October 1914

The news of the disaster to H.M.S. Hawke was heard of with much sorrow in Ballymena, and this was accentuated when it was stated that two members of the crew belonged to this district. Neither of their names appeared in the first list of saved, and this gives rise the gravest fears for their safety, but it is to be hoped that good news may yet received regarding them. One is Mr. Alexander Mairs, son of Mr. John Mairs, the esteemed stationmaster at Keliswater Station on the Midland (N.C.C.) Railway, and the other is Mr. Joyce Power, who was formerly employed as fireman the Raceview Woollen Mills, when he was very popular. Mr. Power was married, end his wife and two children reside Raceview. He was leading stoker in the Navy, and being Naval Reserve man was called up at the declaration of war.

PRATT-BARLOW, BERNARD ALEXANDER, Commander, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Western Mail - Tuesday 20 October 1914

HEREFORDSHIRE MEN ON THE HAWKE.

Captain Hugh P. E. Williams, commanding the sunken cruiser Hawke, was not the only Herefordshire man on board the vessel. Commander Bernhard Pratt-Barlow was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hopton, of Canon Froome, Herefordshire. Lieutenant -Commander R. H. Waring was brother of Captain Waring,, who last April married Miss M. Charlton Parr, of Staunton Park, North Herefordshire, and week later was engaged in the gun-running operations in Ulster. The wireless operator. George Walter Yates, was also Herefordian, as was a seaman named Jack Footitt. Last Tuesday he wrote to his parents that he was well.

Maidenhead Advertiser - Wednesday 04 November 1914

SINKING OF THE HAWKE. Commander's Self-Sacrifice. The widow of Commander Bernhard A. Pratt- Barlow, who was drowned when the cruiser Hawke was sank, has received the following letter from Captain Charles. J. Wintour, of the flotilla leader Swift: "I was instrumental in picking up the survivors of the Hawke from the rafts, and I took them in the Swift to harbour. l at once asked one of the survivors as to the commander, sad he told me that he bad been on his (the survivor's) raft. and, seeing its overcrowded condition, said. 'There are too many men on this raft; I will swim to another.' He was never seen •gain, but his self-sacrificing action was undoubtedly the means of saving others. I would like you to know how deeply I grieve at his loss, and also that you should know that his very last act was one of unselfish devotion." Commander Pratt-Barlow, who leaves a widow and two children, resided latterly at Queenstown and formerly at Plymouth, Where his father lives.

Commander Pratt-Barlow

PRATTEN, HERBERT, Stoker 1st Class (no. 284931), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/5720, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PRICE, ALFRED, Second Yeoman Of Signals (no. 133963), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/3715, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PROCTOR, MIDGLEY (39), Able Seaman (no. 163930), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Elizabeth Proctor, of Bramley, Leeds; husband of Sarah Elizabeth Proctor, of II, Park Avenue, Hyde Park Rd., Leeds. Service: RFR/CH/B/3906, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PURDY, RICHARD, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104630), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8444, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

PURNELL, FREDERICK DAVID, Able Seaman (no. 183408), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/6455, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Croydon Express - Saturday 24 October 1914

Sinking of H.M.S. Hawke.

Two Norwood Men Missing.

The list of missing in connection with the loss of H.M.S. Hawke, torpedoed by a German submarine, contains the names of Frederick Purnell, A. B, and William Barker. stoker. Both men belong to South Norwood, where much sympathy is felt for the bereaved families.
Purnell. who was about 35 years of age, had been an attendant at the South Norwood Baths for about three years. He lived with his wife in Carmichael-road. He was for 12 years in the Navy, and had about two more years to run as a reservist. Upon declaration of war, he joined the ''Hawke." at Chatham. His letters home showed that he was as comfortable as war conditions would permit, and was quite cheerful. On Friday. after the announcement of the disaster, his wife received a letter from him. By the same post Mr. H. Jones, manager of the Baths, received a picture post-card of the "Hawke." In a pencilled message thereon, Purnell said be was still keeping fit, and :desired to be "remembered to the boys." He expressed gratitude for kindness shown towards his wife, and hoped to be able to come :home before the opening of the next summer season. Purnell wee a member of the Broad Green Tradesmen's Club, and had joined the superannuation scheme of Corporation. A brother of his is also serving in the Navy. Barker is the son of Mr. Frederick Barker, 'of 56, Cobden-road South Norwood, and was 26 years of age. He leaves a wife and one child and another is expected. As a stoker Barker served five years in the Navy in home waters. On leaving, he took up employment as a gardener. and joined the Hawke" at Chatham. He had a strong sense of duty, and when writing made no complaint of anything. His last letter disclosed the fact that the ship's company were well off for tobacco. but were very anxious to be supplied with weekly newspapers.

QUOGAN, VICTOR WILLIAM (34), Stoker (no. 1368U), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of the late Samuel and Johanna Quogan, of 102, Palmerston St., South Shields; husband of Margaret Quogan, of 65, Hudson St., Tyne Dock South Shields, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

TYNESIDE MEN ON THE HAWKE

It has been ascertained that there were good many Tyneside Royal Naval Reserve men aboard H.M.S. Hawke, and several resided in South Shields. Among the latter were Walter Smith. F. Millet. D. Slater. and V. Quogan, stokers, concerning whose fate the Admiralty have no news. Quogan is married, with four children. There are inquiries into the safety of John Landells. North Shields, an engine room artificer, who was believed to be on the Hawke. Mrs. Elliott, wife of a stoker, has received letter from her husband, briefly stating that he is safe.

RAINES, FREDERICK CHARLES (31), Stoker 1st Class (no. 296016), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William and Elizabeth Raines, of Chartham, Canterbury; husband of Emma Elizabeth Raines, of 47, Park Rd., Faversham. Service: RFR/CH/B/4733, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RALPH, FREDERICK GEORGE (34), Stoker 1st Class (no. 296311), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Sarah Ralph, of East End, Headcorn, Kent; husband of Harriet Elizabeth Dunster (formerly Ralph), of Park Bungalow, Appledore, Kent. His brother James Ralph also fell. Service: RFR/CH/B/4812, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 07 November 1914

KENT ROLL OF HONOUR

HEADCORN

Naval Reserves

Fred Ralph HMS Hawke (reported missing)

RAVEN, JOHN ROBERT (36), Able Seaman (no. 184171), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Henry and Susan Raven, of Chelsea; husband of Edith Raven, of 27E, Sutton Dwellings, Chelsea, London. Served in the South African War. Service: RFR/CH/B/3923, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RAYNER, CHARLES ALFRED (27), Able Seaman (no. SS/1083), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Charles and Alice Raynor, of Hockwold, Brandon, Suffolk. Service: RFR/CH/B/6901, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Bury Free Press - Saturday 31 October 1914

HOCKWOLD-CUM-WILTON.

MISSING.- Mr, Charles Rayner. Hockwold-cum-Wilton. has been informed by the Admiralty that it is feared his son, Able-bodied Seaman Charles Alfred Rayner was drowned in the sinking of H.M-S. Hawke. He had been the Navy Five years, and had previously served 5 years in the Metropolitan Police Force. He was 27 years of age.

RAYNER, FRANK (17), Boy First Class (no. J/26354), Son of William Rayner, of 11, Munster Residences, Fulham, London, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

READER, HENRY FRANK, Able Seaman (no. 186352), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/6719, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

REID, GEORGE, Able Seaman (no. 184847), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/5348, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RICHARDSON, HERBERT JAMES (35), Able Seaman (no. 184244), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Isaac and Charlotte Richardson, of Ongar, Essex; husband of Maud Mary Richardson, of Metfield, Harleston, Norfolk. Service: RFR/CH/B/3881, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RICHARDSON, RUSSELL (18), Ordinary Signalman (no. J/25607), Son of Charles Henry and Rebecca Richardson, of 73, Lorne Rd., Forest Gate, London. Native of Stratford, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RICHES, ROBERT JAMES (35), Petty Officer 1st Class (no. 173426), Son of Helen Riches of Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, and the late Robert Riches. Awarded China Medal, 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

RIPPER, THOMAS WILLIAM, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/109685), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROBBINS, WILLIAM, Private (no. CH/9916), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of R. W. S. and M. Robbins, of Jamaica Rd., Bermondsey, London; husband of Leonie Emily Robbins, of 7, Alma Rd., Southwark Park Rd., London. Native of London. Service: RFR/B/1114, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROBERTS, CLIFFORD EDWARD (26), Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 271333), Son of Mrs. K. Roberts, of 180, High St., Mile Town, Sheerness, and the late John Roberts (Schoolmaster R.N.). Served 10 1/2 years in the R.N., joining as a boy artificer, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 24 October 1914

A HAWKE VICTIM. Another victim of the disaster to the Hawke was Mr. Clifford Roberts, son of the late Mr. John Roberts, late head naval schoolmaster of the training ship Ganges, and at Sheerness barracks, and Mrs. Roberts. The deceased was a well-known figure in the town, and was for some years one of the most prominent of local Association football players, being a member of the Sheppey Invicta Club. He was 26 years of age and a single man. Further, the late Mr. Roberts was a Freemason. His rating was F.R.A. The mother of the deceased who resides at 180, High Street, Sheerness, will be pleased to receive any information concerning her son. It is possible that some of his shipmates who were rescued may have something to communicate. Clifford Roberts was one of the first of five boys that were entered into the Navy as boy artificer. He was a scholar of the National School under Mr. Caryl. He was the seventh son who has served in the Navy, of which three are serving at the present time with the North Sea Fleet.

Sheerness Guardian and East Kent Advertiser - Saturday 14 November 1914

DEATHS

Roberts.—On October 15th, while on Active Service, Clifford Roberts, E.R.A., H.M.S. Hawke, the 7th and most devoted son of Kate Roberts, 180, High Street, Sheerness, and the late John Roﬁ)erts, Schoolmaster R.N.. aged 26.—Ever and always in heart and thoughts. —Mother, Ethel, Brothers and Sisters.

ROBERTS, GEORGE WILLIAM (15), Boy First Class (no. J/26650), Son of Henry Burntey Roberts and Florence Jane Roberts, of 39, Choumert Square, Peckham, London. Native of Hoxton, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROBERTS, HERBERT EDWIN, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/102749), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7504, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROBINSON, ALBERT VENIS (28), Engine Room Artificer (no. 862EA), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of John William and Hannah M. Robinson, of Stockton-on-Tees; husband of Jeannie Clarke (formerly Robinson), of 30, William St., Stockton-on-Tees, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Monday 26 October 1914

ROBINSON.-- On H.M.S. Hawke, the 15th October, Albert Venus Robinson, dearly beloved husband of Jeannie Robinson (nee Arnison), and only beloved son of J. W. and H. M. Robinson, of Larkhall-terrace, Norton-road, Stockton, aged 28 years.

ROBINSON, ERNEST (34), Lieutenant, HMS Hawke, Royal Naval Reserve, Son of John Lovell Robinson and Louisa Aveline Robinson, of Devon Lodge, Monksgate, Horsham; husband of Margarite Robinson. Previously employed as 2nd officer by P. and 0. Company, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

''Ernest Robinson was born 26th December 1879 in Greenwich, the son of Rev John Lovell Robinson and Louisa Robinson. Ernest was the second of three children*. His father, an Assistant Chaplain to the Fleet and teacher at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, published a standard work on Marine Surveying in 1882.
Ernest was an officer with the Pacific & Orient Line serving on the liners Dongola and Sunda. He joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1897 and had the rank of Lieutenant.
He married Margarite Herley in Plymouth on the 25th June 1914. Three days later the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. On the outbreak of war Ernest was posted to HMS Hawke which was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-9 on the 15 October 1914 with the loss of 524 officers and men.

*Ernest’s younger brother Eric Robinson served with the Royal Navy and was awarded a Victoria Cross for bravery in the Dardanelles in 1915.'' (Info and photo courtesy of Carl Clayton)

Newcastle Journal - Friday 23 October 1914

FALLEN OFFICERS

February, 1914. Lieut. Ernest Robinson, R.N.R., lost in his Majesty's ship Hawke, on Oct. 15, was the eldest son of the Rev John Robinson, R.N., Devon Ledge, Monksgate, Horsham. His appointment to the Hawke was dated Aug. 14 of this year.

Army and Navy Gazette - Saturday 24 October 1914

Lieut. Ernest Robinson, R.N.R., entered the Royal Naval Reserve from the Mercantile Marine on Dec. 23, 1897, as Midshipman, and was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant on Nov. 6, 1905, and to on Aug. 16, 1912. He was appointed to the battleship Illustrious, Capt. R. Nagent, on Sept. 28, 1911, to complete twelve months naval training, but in the following May was transferred to the Leander, Capt. J. D'Arcy He had also passed short gunnery and torpedo courses, and was appointed to the Hawke at the mobilisation.

West Kent Argus and Borough of Lewisham News - Friday 30 October 1914

Ernest Robinson. R.N.R., elder son of the Rev. J. L .Robinson of Horsham (and , formerly chaplain and a professor at the Royal College. Greenwich), is amongst the officers of H.M.S. Hawke who are missing. He was married only a few weeks prior to his appointment on the Hawke

ROGERS, ERNEST JOHN (16), Boy First Class (no. J/27386), Son of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of 73, New Park St., Colchester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROSS, GEORGE CHARLES CUMBERLAND, Staff Surgeon, M.B., B.A, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

The Sphere - Saturday 28 November 1914

Surgeon G. C. C. Ross H.M.S. Hawke." He was lost in the destruction of the "Hawke" in the North Sea, October 15. The eldest son of Surgeon-Colonel G. C. Ross

William Ross standing

ROSS, WILLIAM JAMES (23), Able Seaman (no. SS/2905), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Robert and Sarah Ross, of 234, Gt. Newtownards Rd., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10808, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

ROUST, JOSIAH ROBERT (28), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 307023), Nephew of G. H. Blake, of 80, Vicarage Rd., Leyton, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SAINSBURY, CHARLES WILLIAM, Carpenter, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SANSOME, ARTHUR, Able Seaman (no. 210412), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SAUNDERS, ROBERT EDWARD (34), Leading Seaman (no. 193887), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Harriett Saunders; husband of Annie Elizabeth Saunders, of 1, Belmont Terrace, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent. Born at Mitcham, Surrey. Service: RFR/CH/B/4184 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SAVIN, THOMAS, Private (no. CH/13859), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SAWKINS, CLAUDE THOMAS (17), Boy First Class (no. J/22753), Son of Oscar Joseph and Caroline Sawkins, of Fingringhoe, Colchester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

East Anglian Daily Times - Friday 23 October 1914

EAST ESSEX NAVAL RESERVISTS.

The relatives of a Naval Reservist named Sawkins, of Fingringhoe, are very anxious as to his fate. He appears to have been last heard of as serving on the Hawke, but he may have been transferred to another vessel.

SAWYER, THOMAS HENRY (38), Master at Arms (no. 150159), Son of Samuel Sawyer, of Peckham, London; husband of Edith Helen Sawyer, of 109, Upper Milton Rd., Gillingham, Kent. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded East and West Africa Medal (Benin Expedition, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

East and West Africa Medal

SCHMIDT, HENRY CARL (27), Carpenter's Crew (no. M/1936), Son of O. W. H. Schmidt; husband of Mary Anne Schmidt, of 49, Bowen Rd., Harrow. Native of London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SCULLY, CHARLES RICHARD, Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (no. 345433), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SEAGER, THOMAS FREDERICK (33), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 294712), Son of the late William and Elizabeth Seager, of Gillingham, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SEARLE, GEORGE WILLIAM AUGUSTUS (15), Boy First Class (no. J/25452), Son of George Augustus and Mary Annie Searle, of 5, Curtis St., Church St., West Ham, London. Native of Middlesex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SECKER, GEORGE VANE, Private (no. CH/17010), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

Geo. V. Secker. Stansted. R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Hawke.

SEELEY, WILLIAM ALFRED (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/13408), Son of Mr. A. and Mrs. E. Seeley, of 57, Waddington St., Stratford, London. Native of Plaistow, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SEFTON, THOMAS HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/103314), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7882, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SEWELL, THOMAS (28), Private (no. CH/15140), , Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of John Sewell, of 84, South St., Carlisle, and the late Susannah Sewell, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SHOTTON, ROWLANDSON HARDY, Leading Seaman (no. 203871), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8558, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 23 October 1914

SHOTTON—Lost his life on the ill-fated H.M.S. Hawke, Oct 15th. Rowlandson Hardy, the youngest brother John Shotton, 4, Tower Street. Deeply mourned. -

SHOTTON.—On the 15th inst., Rowlandson Hardy, the beloved son Robert G. and the late Isabella Shotton (late of the River Wear Watch, and leading seaman on board of the ill-fated H.M.S. Hawke). Deeply mourned by his father, brothers, and sister.

SILVESTER, JOHN (34), Able Seaman (no. 191889), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. Silvester, of The Grove, Ashford, Staines, Middx. Service: RFR/CH/B/6976, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SIMMS, ALFRED, Stoker 1st Class (no. K/11783), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SIMPSON, HUBERT ZEPH (33), Assistant Paymaster, Royal Naval Reserve, Son of Lucy Eva Simpson, of 61, Grosvenor Rd., Westminster, London, and the late Zephaniah Simpson. Native of Herne Hill, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Friday 23 October 1914

Simpson—On the 15th October, while on active service, Hubert Zeph Simpson, Assistant Paymaster, R.N.R.. H.M.S. Hawke, and Purser in R.M.S.P. Company, only surviving and most beloved son of Lucy Eva Simpson. 61, Grosvenor-read, and the late Zephanian Simpson, of the London Stock Exchange, aged 33 years.

SLATER, DAVID (35), Stoker (no. 1354U), Royal Naval Reserve, Son of David and Eleanor Slater, of South Shields, Durham; husband of Maggie Slater, of 157, South Frederick St., South Shields, Co. Durham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

TYNESIDE MEN ON THE HAWKE

It has been ascertained that there were good many Tyneside Royal Naval Reserve men aboard H.M.S. Hawke, and several resided in South Shields. Among the latter were Walter Smith. F. Millet. D. Slater. and V. Quogan, stokers, concerning whose fate the Admiralty have no news. Quogan is married, with four children. There are inquiries into the safety of John Landells. North Shields, an engine room artificer, who was believed to be on the Hawke. Mrs. Elliott, wife of a stoker, has received letter from her husband, briefly stating that he is safe.

SLESSER, WILLIAM (28), Private (no. CH/12370), , Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Brother of Mrs. E. Cherry, of IS, Hatfield Rd., Stratford, London. Service: RMR/B/1997, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SLINEY, RICHARD (44), Leading Seaman (no. 179858), Son of John and Hannah Sliney (nee Shea), of Ballycotton, Co. Cork; husband of Hannah Maria Sliney (nee O'Keeffe), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

SMITH, ALBERT EDWARD (22), Telegraphist (no. J/1624), Son of Albert Edward and Anne Ellen Smith, of The Cottage, Smeeton Westerby, Leicester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Leicester Evening Mail - Tuesday 27 October 1914

LEICESTER TELEGRAPHIST DROWNED IN H.M.S. HAWKE

Albert Edward Smith, a wireless operator, who was drowned in the Hawke disaster, belonged to Smeeton and was a telegraph messenger in Leicester.

This unfortunate young man, who was only 22 years of age, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith, The Cottage, Westerby House, Smeeton, formerly of Holbrook Road, Leicester. He spent his schooldays at Knighton, and at the age of 13 became a telegraph messenger. Being a bright, smart lad, he soon made progress. He was taken into the Postal Surveyor's office as house messenger until he was 16, when he was sent away to be trained as a wireless operator, the badge on his arm denoting his proficiency. He was trained on the Impregnable at Devonport, and later travelled about the world a bit, being both in the East Indies and in the Persian Gulf. He returned from these cruises in June, 1913. His death at the threshold of such a promising career has naturally distressed his parents very deeply. (Photo)

SMITH, ARTHUR, Stoker (no. 3016S), HMS Hawke, Royal Naval Reserve, , Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, CHARLES JOSEPH (20), Plumber's Mate (no. M/5491) , Son of Mary Ann Smith, of 131, Howards Rd., Barking, Essex, and the late Charles Smith, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, CHARLES KINGSLEY (28), Private (no. CH/12461),Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Son of Frederick Smith, of 137, Malvern Rd., West Kilburn, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, EDWARD (33), Private (no. CH/10510),Royal Marine Light Infantry, , Son of Leonard and Emma J. Smith, of 24, Wells St., Ipswich, Suffolk. Native of Upton, Norfolk, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, FRANK (31), Able Seaman (no. 202637), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of 69, Lansdowne Rd., Victoria Docks, Tidal Basin; husband of Maud May Pascoe (formerly Smith), of 30, Yew-tree Rd., Beckenham, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/4823, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, JAMES ALFRED, Private (no. CH/7094), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/843, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, ROBERT (27), Leading Stoker (no. SS/102811), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late William and Elizabeth Low Smith, of Brechin. Service: RFR/CH/B/7495, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Arbroath Herald - Friday 30 October 1914

CARMYLLIE MAN GOES DOWN WITH THE HAWKE.
Information has been received from the Admiralty by his parents that Robert Smith, first class stoker on the cruiser Hawke, has been lost when the vessel sunk. Robert Smith was the third son of Mr William Smith, farmer. East Ward. Carmyllie, and was 27 years of age. He joined the navy 8 years ago and had been on the reserve list -for three years. In 1910 he served on the China Station. He was one of the crew of H.M.S. Bedford, when that vessel went ashore in Korea Strait. On that occasion had a narrow escape with his life. After leaving the navy he became an attendant in Hawkshead Asylum near Glasgow

SMITH, ROBERT WILLIAM (26), Stoker (no. 2922T), Royal Naval Reserve, , Son of Hugh and Mary Hannah Smith, of 20, Sarah St., Belle Vue, West Hartlepool, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SMITH, WALTER PALMER (40), Stoker (no. 2168T), Royal Naval Reserve, , Son of Walter Palmer Smith and Martha Smith; husband of the late Mary Ann Smith, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

TYNESIDE MEN ON THE HAWKE

It has been ascertained that there were good many Tyneside Royal Naval Reserve men aboard H.M.S. Hawke, and several resided in South Shields. Among the latter were Walter Smith. F. Millet. D. Slater. and V. Quogan, stokers, concerning whose fate the Admiralty have no news. Quogan is married, with four children. There are inquiries into the safety of John Landells. North Shields, an engine room artificer, who was believed to be on the Hawke. Mrs. Elliott, wife of a stoker, has received letter from her husband, briefly stating that he is safe.

SMYTH, JOHN, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104254), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/8285, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SNARE, ALBERT, Petty Officer Stoker (no. 125421), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/A/936, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SOUTHERN, HENRY WALTER (16), Boy First Class (no. J/25688), Son of Henry James and Ellen Southern, of Barrow Hill, Sellindge, Hythe, Kent, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SPARKS, HARRY ROBERT, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104457),Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8408, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SPIERS, HAROLD ALFRED (17), Boy First Class (no. J/23568), Son of Henry Thomas and Mary Spiers, of Manor House, Addington Square, Margate. Native of Brixton, London, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 17 November 1914

Alfred Harold Spiers, First-class Boy. H.M.S. Hawke (missing, from action in the North Sea)

West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 22 October 1914

Among these who were on H.M.S. ''Hawke." which was torpedoed last week, was the third son of Mr. Spiers, of Lindfield. He was leading boy, and had a bright future. Strange to relate, his father had a dream on the night before the unfortunate incident occurred, and heard his boy calling for his mother.

Sussex Express - Friday 23 October 1914

BAD NEWS. Then Mr. and Mrs. Spiers, the High-street, had the sad intelligence on Friday that H.M.S. " Hawke'' had been sunk German submarine. In this vessel was their third son. Harold, aged 17. He was leading boy, and very promising lad. That his career has been cut short indeed matter for regret. On the previous Monday, Mr. Spiers informs us, he had an instinctive feeling that something was going to happen to the boy. for in dream heard him calling for his mother.

SPOONER, CHARLES ALBERT VICTOR (16), Boy First Class (no. J/26754), Only son of Emily Kate Spooner, of Albury, near Guildford, Surrey, and the late Ernest Spooner, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Evening Star - Tuesday, 20th October 1914

MISTLEY YOUTHS AMONG THE MISSING

Two Mistley youths, Chas. Albert Victor Spooner (17), and Harold Ainger (16), are believed to have lost their lives as a result of the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea last Thursday. Their parents were aware they were aboard that vessel, and as their names have not appeared in the official lists of survivors published, the worst is feared.

Both were smart lads, and joined H.M.S. Ganges at Shotley, where they received their initial training. Spooner in the early part of last year, and Ainger last September. Both were transferred to the Hawke at Chatham, Ainger last April and Spooner only last August.

Spooner was the only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Spooner, and was born at Brighton. When 2½ years old he made his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J Amos, in the Manningtree district, and he was a regular scholar at the Manningtree National School. His relatives had not seen him since last January. Mr. and Mrs. Amos live at Oxford Road, Mistley.

Ainger was the second eldest of nine sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ainger, of Horsley Cross -- a hamlet of Mistley. His parents last saw him in February. An older brother (Wilfred) is serving in the 5th Essex Territorials.

Essex Newsman - Saturday 31 October 1914

ESSEX ROLL OF HONOUR

C. A. V. Spooner. Mistley. H.M.S. Hawke.

SPOONER, WILLIAM CHARLES (24), Private (no. CH/16147), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Mrs. M. F. Spooner, of The Lodge, Hurtmore, Godalming, Surrey, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

STANLEY, GEORGE THOMAS (22), Sick Berth Attendant 1st Class (no. M/2392), Son of Edward William and Caroline Fanny Stanley, of 26, Ripon Rd., Plumstead, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

STEVENS, FRED (28), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101839),Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Uriah and Hannah Stevens, of Wouldham; husband of Florence Martha Stevens, of Forge House, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/7115, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

STEVENS, JOHN (28), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/101670), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Clara Jane Stevens, of Old Rectory, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/7057, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

STOKELL, ROBERT (17), Boy First Class (no. J/25783), Son of Mrs. Eva Stokell, of 2, Clapham Yard, Northallerton, Yorks. Native of Bedale, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

STONEMAN, HENRY CHARLES BRYANT (44), Shipwright 1st Class (no. 145536), Son of the late Robert Henry Gosling Stoneman and Kezia Susannah Stoneman, of Battersea, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

STRAW, WILLIAM HENRY (17), Boy First Class (no. J/27544), Son of William and Alice Straw, of 9, Water Lane, Lincoln, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Lincoln Leader and County Advertiser - Saturday 07 November 1914

LINCOLN VICTIM OF THE "HAWKE."

Young Sailor-boy Among the Missing.

WILLIAM H. STRAW'S LAST SAD MESSAGE

The sinking of the British cruiser "Hawke" by a German submarine in the North Sea on October 15th, has a pathetic local interest. The vessel carried to his death a Lincoln boy, William Henry Straw, aged 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Straw, of 9, Water-lane.

The first intimation of their son's tragic fate the parents received was on the 19th October, when the Admiralty wrote:-

"I regret to inform you that H.M.S. 'Hawke' was sunk on the 15th October, and that the name of WM. Hy. Straw, rating, Boy, first-class, official number -- J.27544, who is believed to have been on board, does not appear in the lists of survivors received in this department. Should any further information respecting him be received you will at once be communicated with."

A few days later Mr. and Mrs. Straw received a similar letter, but with the addition:-

"It is feared that in the absence of any evidence to the contrary he must be regarded as having lost his life."

The sad news came with painful suddenness to the sailor lad's mother and father, and to his many "pals" and acquaintances. High spirited, mischievous, boyish, Straw was a kind-hearted, though strong-willed youngster, and was popular wherever he went. A member of the Newland Congregational Sunday School, he was always well liked there. Ever since a child Billy had evinced a strong liking for a sailor's life, and in September last year his parents allowed him to join the Navy. For about six months he was in training a Shotley Barracks on H.M.S. "Ganges," and from there he was transferred to the "Hawke" -- his second and last ship -- on whose decks he spent many happy hours. He was very fond of the life and was proud of his position of bugler. During his short sea-faring career he visited Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Mr. and Mrs. Straw had not seen their son since Christmas, when he was over in Lincoln on furlough. They anticipated a visit from him this September, but owing to the war the holiday had to be postponed.

The last letter from him was post-marked October 16th, so it had evidently been written only just before the terrible calamity occurred. It reads:--

No 823. Mess 10.
H.M.S. "Hawke."
c/o G.P.O., London.

Dear Mother and Father, -- Just a few lines, hoping you are enjoying the best of health, same as it leaves me at present. Let me know whether you got them postcards or not. I don't seem to have a quarter as many letters now as I did before the war started. It makes me feel a bit downhearted when a mail comes on board and I don't get a letter. When I get a letter and know how you are getting on it seems to put a bit of life into me. I hope you know it will soon be my birthday again -- on November 20th. Last birthday I was at Shotley, but this is a great change. We see more life on board a ship than you do in Barracks. I tell you what you can do. Just send a paper now and then, to get a bit of news, but we want to see other news. I should think you have heard of the other three ships that went down. In the papers they have always got something about what ships are sunk. I was just beginning to wonder how Aunt Bertha is getting on. I should think that she is all safe and sound. Dear Mother and Father, I don't think I have anything more to say this time, only that I shall be glad when the war is over. I will now close in sending my best love to all.
From your ever-loving son,
WILLIAM."

Lincolners will join with us in expressing our deepest sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Straw in the loss of their brave young lad under such very sad circumstances.

SULLIVAN, BARTHOLOMEW (24), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/4733), , Son of John and E. Sullivan, of 9, Thomas St., Queenstown, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SUTHERLAND, GEORGE LACEY, Able Seaman (no. SS/1329), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7437, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SYMES, JOHN BORKWOOD (16), Boy First Class (no. J/26728), Son of John G. and Katherine M. Symes, of 101, Lord St., Hoddesdon, Herts, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

SYMONS, ALFRED ALBERT (22), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/11325), Son of Louisa Symons, of 175, Church Rd., Battersea, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

SYMONS, WILLIAM, Leading Seaman (no. 203642), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8056, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 21 October 1914

SYMONS -- In loving memory of my dear brother in law. William who lost his Life on H.M.S. Hawke.-From Emmie.

TAYLOR, JOHN ALFRED, Boy First Class (no. J/26367), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

TAYLOR, WILLIAM (29), Private (no. CH/13522), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Tom and Mary Ann Taylor, of 40, Rawlings St., Chelsea, London. Pre-war Marine, had just signed on for second period of service at outbreak of war, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

THAKE, WILLIAM (33), Private (no. CH/12817), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Joseph and Fanny Thake, of Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

THOMAS, JOHN ARLOE EDWARD (34), Leading Carpenter's Crew (no. 345555), Son of Charles Henry and Martha Anne Thomas, of 17, St. Thomas Green, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

THOMPSON. ARCHER, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/104956), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8602 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Thursday 22 October 1914

THOMPSON-- October 15, 1914 (through the loss of H.M.S. Hawke), Archer Thompson.
When least expected death doth come,
No hand can stay its power;
The fair, the healthy, and the strong
All perish like a flower.
Deeply regretted by his Brother-in-law,
EDWARD CONNOR
5 Teutonic Street, Belfast.

THOMPSON-- October 15, 1914 (drowned on board the H.M.S. Hawke), Stoker Archer Thompson.
Thy memory needs no sculptor's art
Nor poet's elegy;
The graven deep in many a heart
That found a friend in thee.
Deeply regretted by his three Brothers and Sister.
15 Bombay Street.

THOMPSON, WILLIAM JOHN HENRY (23), Corporal (no. CH/15133), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Henry William and Emily Florence Thompson, of 20, Bright Rd., Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

THRUSH, GEORGE (42), Petty Officer Stoker (no. 164113), Royal Fleet Reserve,, Husband of Martha Thrush, of 210, Acton Lane, Chiswick, London. Service: RFR/CH/B/2050, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

THURLEY, ANSELL GIFFORD (22), Armourer's Mate (no. M/2565), Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Thurley, of Glenroyd, Leslie Avenue, Garlinge, Margate. Native of Westgate-on-Sea, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

TIMMINGS, EDWARD ALBERT JOHN (24), Electrical Artificer 4th Class (no. M/4098), Son of Rebecca Timmings, of 80, Fielding Rd., Bedford Park, Chiswick, London, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

TIMMINS, WILLIAM (35), Petty Officer (no. 187758), Son of James and Jennie Timmins, of Backwork, Northumberland; husband of Frances Timmins. Awarded China Medal 1900, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

TOLHURST, WALTER, Chief Stoker (no. 157015), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/A/1852, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

TRAYNOR, THOMAS, Stoker (no. 2922S), Royal Naval Reserve, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 30 October 1914

Peterhead Men Lost in Hawke Disaster
.
In official list published in the Daily Journal” of petty officers, non-comrriissioned officers, and men serving H.M.S. Hawke on 15th October—the date of the sinking of the cruiser—appear the names of Stokers A. R. Duncan, A. Murray, and Thomas Traynor, all Peterhead men. They are reported as missing, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, it is feared that they must be regarded as having their lives.

TRUEMAN, GEORGE (35), Stoker 1st Class (no. 292872), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Harriet Trueman, of Knottingley; husband of Alice Trueman, of Primrose Hill, Knottingley, Yorks. Service: RFR/CH/B/3264, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

TUCKER, GEORGE JOSEPH (28), Leading Stoker (no. 308124), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Annie Tucker, of 24, Victoria Place, Bayswater, London; husband of Mary King (formerly Tucker), of 2, Dixon St., Levenshulme, Manchester. Service: RFR/CH/7283 Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

TULLY, DAVID (25), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/107383), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of George and Susannah Tully, of Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/9914, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Friday 23 October 1914

Tully October 15th 1914., as the result of the loss of HMS Hawke, David, dearly beloved son of George and Susannah Tully. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Father, Mother, Sisters and Brother.
95 Bristol Street

Tully October 15th 1914., (as the result of the loss of HMS Hawke,) David Tully, First Class Stoker. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister and Brother in Law, Maggie and Jack Briggs.
63 Argyle Street

TURRELL, ARTHUR SYDNEY (18), Boy First Class (no. J/23453), , Son of L. T. V. Turrell, of 51, Walden Rd., Starnshaw, Portsmouth. Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

UNWIN, ROBERT HENRY, Leading Signalman (no. 164358), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/3500, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

UPFOLD, WILLIAM HENRY (38), Stoker 1st Class (no. 353621), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William Henry and Maria Upfold, of Hull; husband of Agnes Jane McMullen (formerly Upfold), of 4, Southcoates Lane, Hull. Service: RFR/CH/B/1797, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 21 October 1914

H.M.S. HAWKE VICTIM. hull stoker. We regret to state that no satisfactory report has been received of Mr William Henry Upfold, first class stoker on H.M.S Hawke, sunk in the North Sea last Thursday. The Admiralty, in a letter Mrs Agnes J. Upfold, 6, Torquay villas, Rosmead-street, Hull, state that they regret to inform her that H.M.S. Hawke was sunk on the 15th inst; that her husband was believed to have been aboard, and that his name does not appear in the list of survivors received by the Admiralty department. For three years Mr Upfold was fireman at Messrs Reckitts & Sons, and a member of the Royal Fleet Reserve. Mrs Upfold is left with five children, the eldest, a girl, aged 8. and the four others boys, aged respectively 7, 5. 3, and nine months. Mrs Upfold would be relieved if any survivor of H.M.S. Hawke who might have known her husband and have any news to tell of him would communicate with her. Mr Upfold was the son of Mrs Upfold, 26, Pryme-street.

UPRICHARD, CHARLES EDWARD (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108911), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of John and Elizabeth Uprichard, of 12, Rosebank St., Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10810, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

VERCO, WALTER JOHN, Private (no. CH/10669), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/930, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

VIGUS, ROBERT EDWARD, Private (no. CH/8507), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1070, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

VINE, RICHARD, Private (no. CH/9739), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1552, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WAGLAND, ISAAC WILLIAM (35), Able Seaman (no. 186631), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Isaac and Annie Wagland, of Wrotham, Kent; husband of Priscilla Barber (formerly Wagland), of 155, Hackney Rd., London. Service: RFR/CH/B/3885, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WAITE, CHARLES WILLIAM, Yeoman of Signals 2nd Class (no. 160682), Royal Navy, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WAITT, GEORGE GREENHILL, Boy First Class (no. J/27506), Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

WALKER, EDWARD HENRY (39), Able Seaman (no. 163583), Son of Anthony and Harriett Walker, of Cobham, Kent; husband of the late Gertrude Alice Walker. 23 years' service, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WALTON, GEORGE WILLIAM (40), Private (no. CH/8670), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Benjamin Walton, of Whittlesea, Cambs; husband of Alice Walton, of 9, Bedford Rd., Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. Service: RMR/B/155, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WAND, THOMAS EDWARD, Private (no. CH/8521), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/1357, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WARDEN, ERNEST (16), - 19th January 1898 -,95, Midland Rd., King's Norton, Birmingham, - Son of Edwin Hyatt Warden and Martha Emma Warden. Boy First Class (no. J/24984) - Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

WARING, RURIC HENRY (37), Lieutenant, Son of Thomas and Fanny Waring, of Waringstown, County Down, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Western Mail - Tuesday 20 October 1914

HEREFORDSHIRE MEN ON THE HAWKE.

Captain Hugh P. E. Williams, commanding the sunken cruiser Hawke, was not the only Herefordshire man on board the vessel. Commander Bernhard Pratt-Barlow was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hopton, of Canon Froome, Herefordshire. Lieutenant -Commander R. H. Waring was brother of Captain Waring,, who last April married Miss M. Charlton Parr, of Staunton Park, North Herefordshire, and week later was engaged in the gun-running operations in Ulster. The wireless operator. George Walter Yates, was also Herefordian, as was a seaman named Jack Footitt. Last Tuesday he wrote to his parents that he was well.

Portadown News - Saturday 24 October 1914

WARINGSTOWN OFFICER MISSING. Lieutenant-Commander Rurie H. Waring, of H.M.S. Hawke, is included in the list of those missing after the sinking of that vessel. Lieutenant Waring, who was the second son of the late Colonel Waring, Member of Parliament for West Down for many years, was born on the 16th August, 1879. In the year 1893 he joined the British navy, being attached to H.M.S. Britannia, and he rose rapidly in the service until 1910, when he retired, holding the rank of lieutenant commander. At the outbreak of the present hostilities he rejoined the navy, being given his former rank on H.M.S. Hawke. Lieutenant Waring was a general favourite in his native village, and when at home entered with keen zest into all the villagers' amusements. He was a vice president of the Waringstown Cricket Club, and at a recent date became one of the battalion commanders of the 2nd Battalion West Down Regiment U.V.F., and in the drilling of the men be took a particular interest. As is well known, he was a brother of Captain Holt Waring, D.L., of the North Irish Horse, and a brother-in-law of Lieutenant S. B. Combo, of the same regiment, who was reported missing at the front last week.

WARREN, ROBERT (17), Boy First Class (no. J/25515), , Son of John and Susan Warren, of 111, Stanhope St., Regent's Park, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WASSON, HENRY, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/103313), HMS Hawke, Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/7875, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Belfast Telegraph - Friday 23 October 1914

WASSON-- October 15, 1914 (drowned on H.M.S. Hawke), Henry, the dearly-beloved husband of Annie Wasson. -- R.I.P.

"On whose soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy."
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife.
33 Emerson's Row, Ligoniel

WASSON-- October 15, 1914 (as the result of the loss of H.M.S. Hawke), Henry Wasson, dearly-beloved son of the late Henry and Catherine Wasson.

Little we thought his time so short
In this world to remain:
When from his home he went away
He would ne'er return again.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law.
ELIZZA ANN and WILLIAM BRAZILI.
20 Legnavea Street, Ligoniel.

WATERMAN, ROBERT ALBERT, Boy First Class (no. J/26355), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WATSON, JAMES HENRY DIGBY M B (24), Surgeon, Son of Engr. Capt. J. H. Watson, R.N., and Mrs. E. V. Watson, of Westwood, Helensburgh, Scotland, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Saturday 17 October 1914

THE SINKING OF THE HAWKE. FAMOUS RUGBY PLAYER MISSING. Dr. Watson. the Rugby . international, missing from the Hawke. is the only son of Captain and Mrs .Watson. Westwood House, Helensburgh. During the past season Dr. Watson was the leading batsman of the Helensbough Cricket Club. He is twenty-three years of age and was educated in Edinburgh Academy, King's School (Canterbury). and Edinburgh University where he graduated last year as MB Ch.B. Dr. Watson's father is on active service in the Navy.

Evening News (London) - Saturday 17 October 1914

J. H. D. WATSON

Famous Footballers Who Have Died for Their Country

The stuff of which heroes are made is plentiful in the realm of Rugby football. Already the game has to mourn the loss, in the war of some of its most brilliant exponents.
Of men who were up to international form nearly a dozen have already fallen at the front. Among the more distinguished of these may be mentioned Lieutenant J. L. Huggan, of the London Scottish, who played against England last year; Lieutenant R. F. Simson, who played against England in 1911; and Gaston Lane, the Frenchman who had a record of something like fourteen internationals to his credit.
Now we have to add to the list J. H. D. Watson, of Blackheath and London Hospital, who went down with the Hawke, to which ship he was attached as surgeon.
Watson was a Scotsman. But as he was born in England he had an international qualification for England, for which he was chosen to play against Scotland and Wales last March.Watson was a brilliant wing three-quarter-- fast, daring, and strong. He was one of the few internationals playing last season who knew how to hand off a man properly.
In the game against Scotland at Twickenham in March, Watson was particularly good, especially in the second half, when he brought off some wonderful combined runs with Poulton-Palmer, who is also at the front.
When he came to London Watson joined the Blackheath Club, to which he rendered excellent service. Nearly every member of this club is serving his country in some way or another.

Watson was 23 years old.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 19 October 1914

Surgeon Jas. H. Digby Watson was the well-known English-Edinburgh Academical Rugby player. He received commission in August last, and was acting temporary surgeon. During the past two or three seasons was one the most brilliant Rugby threequarters, and in other branches of sport he also took a prominent part. He was chosen reserve threequarter for the Scottish team against England in 1911. and the following year on he was selected to play in the English trials. Last spring was ''capped'' twice for England, playing the French match against Scotland Inverleith. In 1911 he was middle-weight boxing champion of Edinburgh University, and also gained athletic honours both at the School and Edinburgh University.

England team as they lined up before the final game in Paris, 1914. James Watson is standing at the back , right hand corner.

Above photo courtesy Twickenham Rugby Museum.

Dr. Watson only played three times for England and in his last game he scored his only ever international try .

WATT, GEORGE HEMPHILL (27), Able Seaman (no. 220630), Son of Jessie Macpherson Watt, of Dashwood House, Alford, Aberdeen, and of the late William Watt, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Saturday 24 October 1914

WATT —Perished in disaster to H. M.S. " Hawke," 15th October, George Hemphill Watt, A.B., in his 27th year, only son of the late William Watt, late of Messrs Reith and Anderson, Aberdeen, and stepson Hector McPherson, Dashwood House, Alford— deeply mourned.

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 30 October 1914

ALFORD MAN LOST IN HAWKE DISASTER

A photograph of George Hemphill Watt, A.B., son of the late Mr William Watt, of Messers Reith and Anderson, Aberdeen, and stepson of Mr Hector McPherson, Dashwood House, Alford, who ahs been officially announced as missing in the recent disaster to H.M.S. Hawke in the North Sea. Seaman Watt, who was in his 27th year, has seen much service, joining the Navy at the age of 14½ years as a boy on H.M.S. Caledonia at Queensferry and since then he had served on H.M.S. Dido, Terrible, Good Hope, Earnest, Agincourt and Triumph. About three years ago he joined the complement of the ill-fated Hawke.

Deceased, who was a stalwart and typical "Jack Tar," usually spent his furlough in Alford, and by his frank and genial disposition made many friends in the district. He was an ardent Freemason, being a member of the Vale of Alford Lodge. In April of this year he visited Alford and spent a happy holiday, and was looking forward to the completion of his service in the Navy. Two days before the disaster, his last communication was received saying he was in excellent health, and requesting magazines to be sent to him. These were sent off that day, never to be delivered.

In the United Free Church on Sunday morning the Rev. G. G. Cameron B.D., made a touching reference to the end occurrence.

WATTS, ALFRED GEORGE BERTRAM (17), Boy First Class (no. J/23432), Son of Alfred and Kitty Watts, of Farndish Rd., Irchester, Wellingborough, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WEEDS, JAMES, Private (no. CH/11520), HMS Hawke, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WEEKES, JOHN (42), Leading Stoker (no. 296881), Royal Fleet Reserve, Husband of Naomi Harding, (formerly Weekes) of 23, Hazel Rd., Slades Green, Kent. Native of Wrotham, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/9469, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WELCH, WALT LEONARD (28), Private (no. CH/15266), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Walter H. and Selina Welch, of 34, Napier Rd., Leytonstone, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WELLS, FREDERICK PENNSON (27), Sergeant (no. CH/13273), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Husband of Nellie Gertrude Wells, of 15, Hills Terrace, Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WELTON, WILLIAM JOBSON (38), Stoker 1st Class (no. 283951), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Thomas Teanby Welton and Jane Welton, of Melton Ross, Lincs; husband of Helen Welton, of 35, Market St., Winterton, Scunthorpe, Lincs. Service: RFR/CH/B/2722, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WHITE, ALFRED WILLIAM (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106882) Son of Alfred Benjamin and Henrietta White, of 7, Highbury Terrace, Headingley, Leeds. Native of Bermondsey, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Yorkshire Evening Post - Tuesday 27 October 1914

Two more Leeds men went down with H.M.S. Hawke. One is Petty Officer Albert E. Pickersgill, of 77, Institution Street. Woodhouse. He was 38 years of age, married, and had seen 15 years service. The other is Alfred William White (24), whose parents live at 7, Highbury Terrace, Headingley, Leeds. White was a first-class stoker, and had been in the Navy eight years. Two days before the Hawke went down a post- card and a letter from White were received at home.

WHITE, WILLIAM DARCY, Stoker 2nd Class (no. K/19848), Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WHITEHEAD, ALFRED GEORGE (16), Signal Boy (no. J/23867), Son of Alfred and Eliza Whitehead, of 61, Worcester Rd., Higham Hill, Walthamstow, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WHITEHEAD, CHARLES (34), Private (no. CH/9373), Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Son of Charles Whitehead, of 10, Brewery Rd., Bromley Common, Kent; husband of Alice Whitehead, of 102, Jacksons Rd., Bromley Common, Kent. Service: RMR/B/1023, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILLIAMS, THOMAS CHARLES (29), Stoker 1st Class (no. 299881), Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams, of 16, Bridge St., Dover, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Dover Express - Friday 23 October 1914

DOVER MEN ON THE ''HAWKE." So far as is known, three Dover men were on H.M.S. " Hawke." P.O. Terry was, fortunately saved; but two other Dover men— C.P.O. Brown, of Albany Place, and Thomas Williams, of 42, Bridge Street—are both missing.

WILLIAMS, WALTER ROLAND (23), Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (no. M/7279), Son of Mrs. E. M. Williams, of 30, Belmont Rd., Gillingham, Kent. Ex-apprentice H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILLIAMSON, ALBERT JOHN, Stoker 1st Class (no. 154287), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/1366, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILLIAMS, HUGH POWELL EVAN TUDOR (40), Captain, Son of Col. H. P. and Rosalie Ellen Williams, of Rhayader, Radnorshire; husband of Phyllis M. Williams, of Upper Culham Farm House, Henley-on-Thames. Awarded Royal Humane Society's Medal, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 23 October 1914

The Captain of the Hawke. Captain H. P. T. Williams, who was in command of the Hawke, when sub-lieutenant of H.M.S. Dragon, was awarded the bronze medal the Royal Humane Society for having, in 1895, at Milford Haven, plunged overboard and rescued J. H. Johnson, stoker of the same ship, who had accidentally fallen into the sea a dark and equally night.

Captain Williams

Royal Humane Society's Medal

Banbury Advertiser - Thursday 29 August 1895

BRAVE DEEDS
Among the medallists are Lieutenant Williams, H.M.S. Dragon, for gallant act performed the 1st inst., when on a dark and squally night at Milford Haven, he plunged overboard and saved one of the crew named Johnson.

Western Mail - Tuesday 20 October 1914

HEREFORDSHIRE MEN ON THE HAWKE.

Captain Hugh P. E. Williams, commanding the sunken cruiser Hawke, was not the only Herefordshire man on board the vessel. Commander Bernhard Pratt-Barlow was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hopton, of Canon Froome, Herefordshire. Lieutenant -Commander R. H. Waring was brother of Captain Waring,, who last April married Miss M. Charlton Parr, of Staunton Park, North Herefordshire, and week later was engaged in the gun-running operations in Ulster. The wireless operator. George Walter Yates, was also Herefordian, as was a seaman named Jack Footitt. Last Tuesday he wrote to his parents that he was well.

Photo: Catherina Barnard

WILLS, GEORGE EDWARD LEONARD (22), Stoker 1st Class (no. K/11282), Adopted son of Thomas and Susan Sertin, of 2, The Saxons, Dorchester Rd., Weybridge, Surrey, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Surrey Advertiser - Monday 26 October 1914

A HAWKE VICTIM. George Wills, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs T. Sertin, Dorchester-road, and old scholar of St. James’s School, was one of tho victims of the disaster to H.M.S. Hawke. He joined the Navy four years ago and was serving in the Hawke as a first class stoker at the age of 22.

George Wills British War Medal (LiWD)

WILSON, ALBERT PATTERSON, Able Seaman (no. 224462), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilson, of Belfast; husband of May Wilson, of The Square, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Service: RFR/CH/B/6304, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 31 October 1914

KILLED IN ACTION.
WILSON. Through the loss of H.M.S. Hawke. In North Sea. on 15th October. 1914. Albert Patterson Wilson. only son of Francess and the late Richard Wilson.
Gone to be with Jesus
Deeply regretted by his Mother and Sisters. 8 Donnybrook Gardens.

WILSON Through the loss of Hawke. North Sea. on 15th October. 1914. Albert Patterson, dearly beloved husband of May Wilson. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Sister-in-law 4 Moneyrea Street

WILSON, ERNEST (21), Private (no. CH/16978), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of William and Blanche Wilson, of Saddle Inn, Fulford, York, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILSON, JAMES (23), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/108189), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late James Wilson. Native of Belfast. Service: RFR/CH/B/10495, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILSON, JOHN, Private (no. CH/15442), , Royal Marine Light Infantry Royal Marines Reserve, Service: RMR/B/2028, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WILSON, JOHN JOSEPH DEXTER, (16) Boy First Class (no. J/27512), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 22 October 1914

It is feared that John Joseph Wilson parents reside at Waterloo, near Clay was among the victims on the Hawke, intimation having been received that he was not among the saved. He joined the navy 12 months ago and previously attended at Ches?? Grammar School.

WINKWORTH, HARRY (40), Ship's Chief Cook (no. 176650), Son of Stephen Winkworth, of 17, St. Clement's St., Winchester, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WINSHIP, ERNEST (16), Boy First Class (no. J/25790), Son of Mary S. Winship, of 6, Cotton Terrace, Barnsley St., Holderness Rd., Hull; and the late George Henry Winship, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hull Times - Saturday 31 October 1914

The mother of First-Class Boy Ernest Winship on Saturday received an assurance of sympathy of his Majesty the King and the Queen, at the report of Winship not being included among the survivors of H.M.S. Hawke. Winship, who is only 16 years of age, left Buckingham-street Schools 15 months ago, to join the Navy, and a few weeks ago got promoted to the First-Class. His mother's address is 6, Colton-terrace, Barns- ley-street, Holderness-road, Hull.(photo)

WINSHIP, JOHN WILLIAMS (48), Stoker (no. 282V), , Royal Naval Reserve, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Saturday 24 October 1914

WINSHIP John Williams, aged 48, dearly beloved husband of Annie Winship 14 Floho Street who was lost on HMS Hawke on 15th October. Deeply regretted - He answered his call.

WINTERBOTTOM, JACK HUDSON, Boy First Class (no. J/26734), Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

WINTON, ALBERT EDWARD (33), Able Seaman (no. 194785), , Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of Thomas Winton, of 3, Ingles Mews, Christchurch Rd., Folkestone, Kent; husband of Daisy Ellen Annie Knight, (formerly Winton), of 2, Addison Rd., Sarisbury, Southampton. Service: RFR/CH/B/6841, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WOOD, GEORGE WILLIAM (24), Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/106983), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of William and Elisabeth Wood, of Dunk's Green, Tonbridge, Kent. Service: RFR/CH/B/9617, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Essex Newsman - Saturday 21 November 1914

Other Essex men on board the Hawke were Stoker Wood, who belonged Colchester, and a young cook's mate named Bitten to Great Horkesley. M. C. Allen, age 18, one of the lads from the Ganges, lost his life in the Hawke.

WOOD, THOMAS (31), Leading Seaman (no. 215158), , Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late Sergt. Wood of the Grenadier Guards. Service: RFR/CH/B/9935, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WOODLAND, HERBERT EDWIN (16), Boy First Class (no. J/26779), Son of Thomas and Ada Laurel Woodland, of Margate Hill, Acol, Birchington, Thanet, Remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial

WOODS, ARTHUR WILLIAM, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/105687), Royal Fleet Reserve, Service: RFR/CH/B/8977, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WOODWARD, WILLIAM HENRY (34), Private (no. CH/11382), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Son of Joseph and Sarah A. Woodward, of 34, Bearfield Rd., Kingston-on-Thames, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WRATTEN, WILLIAM HENRY (17), Boy First Class (no. J/24625), Son of William Henry and Ann Eliza Wratten, of 60, College Place, Chelsea, London, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WRIGHT, ALBERT GEORGE (37), Petty Officer 2nd Class (no. 173141), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Son of James and Emily Wright, of Poors Cottages, Canewdon, Rochford, Essex. Service: RFR/CH/B/2091, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

WRIGHT, CHARLES (33), Able Seaman (no. 189743), Royal Fleet Reserve, Son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright, of Leyton, Essex. Service: RFR/CH/B/7555, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

YATES, GEORGE WALTER (18), Ordinary Telegraphist (no. J/17213), Son of James and Elizabeth Yates, of Lugg Vale Cottage, Stanhope St., Hereford, Remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial

Western Mail - Tuesday 20 October 1914

HEREFORDSHIRE MEN ON THE HAWKE.

Captain Hugh P. E. Williams, commanding the sunken cruiser Hawke, was not the only Herefordshire man on board the vessel. Commander Bernhard Pratt-Barlow was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Hopton, of Canon Froome, Herefordshire. Lieutenant -Commander R. H. Waring was brother of Captain Waring,, who last April married Miss M. Charlton Parr, of Staunton Park, North Herefordshire, and week later was engaged in the gun-running operations in Ulster. The wireless operator. George Walter Yates, was also Herefordian, as was a seaman named Jack Footitt. Last Tuesday he wrote to his parents that he was well.

YATES, JOHN, Stoker 1st Class (no. SS/100526), Royal Fleet Reserve, , Service: RFR/CH/B/5597, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Belfast Telegraph - Friday 23 October 1914

CRYSTAL SPRING TEMPERANCE I.O.I. 903

YATES-- The Officers and Members of above Lodge deeply regret the loss of our esteemed brother, John Yates, (as the result of the loss of the H.M.S. Hawke).

CHARLES M'CLELLAND. W.M.
ALFRED WEIR, Secretary.

YOUNG, THOMAS (30), Painter 1st Class (no. 347000), Son of Isaac and Sarah Young, of 71, Wellington St., Bedford, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

†16/10/1914

HALL, George Frederick , Lance Sergeant (no. CH/11139), Royal Marine Light Infantry, Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial

Sheerness Times Guardian - Saturday 21 November 1914

The loss of British warships in the North Sea in the present war has been associated with many acts of heroism and, in some cases, self-sacrifice on the part of officers and men of the Royal Navy. This week the Royal Humane Society has bestowed the bronze medal upon Leading Stoker John Pattison, of the flotilla loader Swift, for his gallantry in rescuing Sergeant Hall, R.M.L.I. of the cruiser Hawke. Sergeant Hall was on the ship when she was torpedoed by a Garman submarine, and subsequently clung to the frail craft that supported Lieut. R. S. Rosoman and upward of twenty petty and non-commissioned officers and men for twenty-four hours. Just as the Swift went alongside the raft, Sergeant Hall relaxed his hold and fell into the sea, where upon Leading Stoker Pattison jumped overboard and effected his rescue. Unfortunately Sergeant Hall was in a very exhausted condition and died soon after being taken on board the Swift.

Logbook HMS Swift (1914 Sept. 1 - 1914 Oct. 31) ADM 53/61992

The logbook of HMS swift reports a raft was located at 9 am on the 16th October 1914. The log reports one officer, 6 ratings and one body (Hall) were recovered.

At 5.55 pm the same day a funeral at sea was conducted for Sgt Hall in position 57 54N 0 30 E

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Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 14 November 1914

Bronze medal to John Pattison, stoker, H.M.S. Swift, for plunging overboard at sea on October 16th and saving Sergeant Hall, of the Marines, who, as one the survivors from H.M.S. Hawke, after the blowing up of that ship German submarine, had been clinging to frail raft for twenty-four hours and fell off exhausted as the Swift came alongside.

Civilian Losses (Canteen Staff)

MOSS, PERCY F, Canteen Manager, Admiralty civilian

Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 07 November 1914

MOSS - In fondest memory of our dear brother, Percy Moss, Canteen Manager who lost his life on H.M.S Hawke. Oct. 15th, 1914, aged 25. The best of brothers and a good chum. From Will, Den, and Don. Australia.

MOSS - In loving memory of Percy, our dearly loved brother. who lost his life H.M.S. Hawke, Oct 15th, aged 25 He will be mourned by all who knew him.—From his s sister and her husband Eve and Frank Moon. Copnor.

MOSS.- In fondest memory of Percy, our, dearly loved brother, lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke. Oct 15th, 1914. Also. our dear mam and dad , J. and James Wm. Moss, late of Fareham. Sincerely mourned.—Alf. Nell and Flo.

MOSS—In affectionate memory of Perey, our dearly loved brother who lost his life H.M.S. Hawke, whilst doing his duty. ''one of the best'' from his sister and her husband, Nancy and Will Daniel. Woking. Australian papers please copy.

READ, FREDERICH W G, Canteen Assistant, Admiralty civilian

Portsmouth Evening News - Wednesday 04 November 1914

READ -- in loving memory of our dear brother Will, who lost his life through the sinking of HMS. Hawke, October 15th, aged 22.-From his loving sisters, Nellie, Florrie. and Elsie. Also the loving grand son of M. J. Capper.

READ --In loving memory of Will, the dearly. loved and only son of Frederick Read, who lost his life through the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke, October 15th, aged 22. Sadly missed by dad. Formerly of 72, Lawson-road.

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Memorial

War Memorial for employees of William Miller Ltd. Union Jack Club, Lambeth. Photo: Roger Harris

Survivors

Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Friday 23 October 1914

THE DISASTER TO THE HAWKE

A GROUP OF THE SURVIVORS

The Scotsman - Tuesday 20 October 1914

SURVIVORS OF THE HAWKE

TRYING ORDEAL ON THE OPEN SEA

Of the twenty-one survivors rescued from a rafter after the loss of H.M.S, Hawke, torpedoed in the North Sea, fourteen men, accompanied by a Lieutenant, passed through Thurso from Scapa yesterday afternoon on their way south. The remaining six men, who are suffering from injuries were left in the hospital ship at Scapa.

It appears that the survivors underwent a trying ordeal, and were only rescued after twenty-four hours' exposure on the open sea, an ordeal which was the more terrible to endure as the numbers on each of the three rafts which got away with about fifty men on each were gradually reduced until, when rescued, they carried only nine, six and five respectively.

One of the rescued, a young lad, who succeeded in reaching one of the rafts, was taken aboard in a state of utter exhaustion, and fell into a deep sleep. He was held in the arms of a stoker, who, during the long weary hours of waiting, did everything he could to maintain a warmth to the lad, and in this way was the means of preserving his life. Wearing the special khaki-coloured jacket, the men attracted attention; otherwise they could have passed through without any outward appearance of having endured such suffering.

MEN'S TALE OF HARDSHIP.

In the evening the men reached Inverness. During their short stay the sailors gave an account of their terrible experiences after the Hawke had gone down. Nearly fifty of them got on to the rafts. They saw round them many of their comrades who were unable to get on to the rafts and disappeared. For over twenty-three hours the sailors drifted in the North Sea. The weather was extremely cold during the night, and heavy seas washed over the rafts. From sheer exhaustion and intense cold one after another of the brave men dropped into the sea, and some succumbed on the raft. There were twenty men on one of the rafts, but in the morning only four were left. On the other rafts there were similar experiences. It was with a sigh of relief that the remaining twenty-one saw a destroyer approach. All the rescued men were exhausted, and on arrival at Scapa Flow on Saturday they were transferred to an hospital ship, and with the exception of one or two they speedily recovered. The party of fourteen included two lads of 16 years of age. Some of the men bore traces of the experience through which they had passed. On the train leaving, the heroic survivors were enthusiastically cheered.

Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 22 October 1914

TRAFALGAR DAY IN LONDON. WREATH FROM HAWKE SURVIVORS.

The anniversary of Trafalgar was celebrated London yesterday. From an early hour thousands of people filed past the Nelson Column Trafalgar Square, the plinth of which was hidden beneath a mass of flowers and foliage. At the base of the Memorial were placed many tributes, including one from Sir John and Lady Jellicoe. The survivors of the Hawke sent a wreath . of evergreens, and there were other floral emblems in memory those who had fallen in recent disasters. A great and enthusiastic meeting, organised the Navy League in memory Nelson, held in the London Opera last night. The attendance included a number of service men, nurses going to the front, and nurses who have returned; Lady Fr ????, Lady Jellicoe and the Allies Ambassador. Lord Charles Beresford was the principal a???aker, and declared that the spirit of Nelson still prevailed in the British Navy. It was decided send a loyal message to the King, and cordial message expressing confidence- in him and the grand fleet Sir John Jellicoe.

The wreath presented by the survivors of HMS Hawke. The Sketch

Dundee Courier - Monday 30 November 1914

ABERDEEN SKIPPER REWARDED FOR SAVING NUMBER OF HAWKE'S CREW. For his gallant action in saving 48 members of the crew of H.M.S. Hawke when that vessel was torpedoed off the Aberdeenshire coast 15th October last Mr John Cormark, skipper of the Aberdeen steam trawler Ben Rinnes, on Saturday presented with £15 from the Admiralty. The presentation ceremony in the office of the Aberdeen Trawler owners' Association was made by Captain Laird, R.N.

List of Survivors

Aitken, John, Stoker 1c, RFR B 10544, SS 108524 (Ch)

Allen, John Alexander, Stoker 1c, RFR B 5770, SS 10977 (Ch)

Austin, Sidney, Boatswain, also survivor of Hogue (See bottom of list)

Barnard, John, Stoker 1c, RFR B 7560, SS 102787 (Ch)

Bishop, George William, Leading Seaman, 206624 (Ch)

Bowen, Frederick Lawrence William, Boy 1c, J 26759 (Ch)

Boyce, Charles Hener, Able Seaman, J 5691 (Ch)

Bradshaw, Robert, Stoker 1c, K 2674 (Ch)

Buckle, George, Able Seaman, RFR B 6695, SS 1006 (Ch)

Colgan, Peter, Able Seaman, RFR B 2683, 159835 (Ch)

Cooke, Joseph Edwin, Private, RFR B 1228, Ch 9542

Cotton, George Henry, Able Seaman, RFR B 3873, 185680 (Ch)

Criddenden, John Thomas, Stoker Petty Officer, K 922 (Ch)

Curd, Frank, Stoker 1c, RFR B 9368, SS 106566 (Ch)

Davies, James, Stoker 1c, RFR B 9309, SS 106482 (Ch)

Davis, William Arthur, Stoker 1c, RFR B 9443, SS 106679 (Ch)

Deed, John Crisp, Chief Stoker, 283151 (Ch)

Dennis, James, Gunner

Dinning, Joseph Frederick, Boy 1c, J 22000 (Ch)

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Wednesday 21 October 1914

BOY SURVIVOR OF THE HAWKE. Joseph Dinning, one of the seven boys saved out of the on the cruiser Hawke, arrived home at Withernsea, last night. Dinning dived into the water, and supported himself for twenty minutes, until picked the ship’s cutter. Hundreds of men. says, dropped off the rafts, and perished owing to the cold.

Doyle, Thomas Hugh, Able Seaman, RFR B 6063, 226467 (Ch)

Larne Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

SEAMAN THOS. H. DOYLE, 18 Warkworth Street, Belfast, survivor of the Hawke. His wife received telegram Friday morning informing her that he was safe and well.

Dunn, George, Leading Seaman, RFR B B 5804, 185473 (Ch)

Edis, Francis Arthur Edward, Private, Ch 15023

Edwards, Lethe, Boy 1c, J 27528 (Ch)

Elliott, W E, Stoker, RNR, 1581 U (Ch)

Evitt, Henry C T, Gunner

Faint, George Arthur, Leading Seaman (Coast Guard), 149914 (Ch)

Fletcher, Tom Albert, Private, Ch 14932

Fox, James Frederick, Able Seaman, RFR B 3888, 190649 (Ch)

Fryer, Arthur, Stoker 1c, K 11795 (Ch)

Gifkins, Francis Albert Edgar, Leading Seaman, RFR B 6855, 189459 (Ch)

Giles, George Edward, Private, RFR B 1348, Ch 8548

Gray, Frank, Petty Officer 1c, 190321 (Ch)

Greeves, Henry Joseph, Ordinary Seaman, J 24850 (Ch)

Halls, Alfred, Able Seaman, RFR B 3459, 189832 (Ch)

Hanford, Joshua, Stoker 1c, RFR B 8611, SS 104964 (Ch)

Hatcher, Alfred, Able Seaman, RFR B 3865, 188026 (Ch)

Hoy, Thomas, Able Seaman, RFR B 5623, 178570 (Ch)

Hudson, Charles, Able Seaman, RFR B 456, 186262 (Ch)

Hughes, William Thomas, Stoker 1c, RFR B 7238, SS 102130 (Ch)

Larne Times - Saturday 24 October 1914

STOKER WM. T. HUGHES, Henry Street, Belfast, a survivor of the Hawke. He wired to his parents that he is in the hospital ship Soudan. His name does not appear in the official list of survivors.

Jarmain, Walter Thomas William, Stoker 1c, K 17588 (Ch)

Jinks, Hart, Corporal, Ch 13256

Lovelady, Joseph, Able Seaman, 212101 (Ch)

Lynn, John Robert, Able Seaman, RFR B 3880, 163024 (Ch)

Mclean, James, Stoker 1c, RFR B 9657, SS 107095 (Ch)

Mcnamara, William, Leading Seaman (Coast Guard), 124084 (Ch)

Metcalf, Thomas Frederick, Leading Seaman, 197078 (Ch)

Munn, Edwin Frederick, Able Seaman, RFR B 3867, 133605 (Ch)

Nicholls, Henry Fludger, Private, RFR B 1428, Ch 11566

O'Beirne, Edward John, Boy 1c, J 23556 (Ch)

Ogden, Albert Edmund, Boy 1c, J 26389 (Ch)

O'Neill, James, Able Seaman, RFR B 4664, 177800 (Ch)

O'Neill, Malachi John, Stoker Petty Officer, RFR B 8604, 295247 (Ch)

Pascoe, William Coulls, Shipwright 2c, M 6761 (Dev)

Peters, Henry, Able Seaman, RFR B 3850, 179235 (Ch)

Rosoman, Robert R, Lieutenant Commander

Rye, Albert George, Able Seaman, 218439 (Ch)

Salmon, Edward, Stoker 1c, RFR B 7680, 292117 (Ch)

Savory, Edward, Able Seaman, 213258 (Ch)

Scott, William Collin, Leading Seaman, 185859 (Ch)

Sharp, Ernest Claud, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Sussex/ 281

Simmonds, James Thomas, Stoker 1c, RFR B 1441, 146933 (Ch)

Smith, Arthur Stanley, Boy 1c, J 23573 (Ch)

Summers, John, Able Seaman, RFR B 3846, 202888 (Ch)

Taylor, William, Petty Officer 1c, 170545 (Ch)

Terry, Charles Albert, Petty Officer, 204486 (Ch)

Thompson, Herbert Henry, Leading Signalman, 230433 (Ch)

Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Friday 27 June 1919

Gallant Exploits at Sea. Below will be found the exploits of some of the men who form the squad;--

H. H. Thompson, Yeoman of Signals. From August 4th. 1914, served in H.M.S. Hawke until that ship was sunk by torpedo from a German submarine cn October 15th. 1914. Then served on northern patrol in H.M.S. Otway. Mentioned in dispatches for services rendered during these fifteen months. Transferred to H.M.S. Southampton February 23rd, 1916. Took part in Jutland battle.

Trainor, Charles, Able Seaman, RFR B 1353, 177805 (Ch)

Walter, George Martin, Act/Leading Stoker, 307446 (Ch)

Wetherell, Leonard Harold, Boy 1c, J 27500 (Ch)

Wratten, George Walter, Able Seaman, RFR B 8052, SS 1600 (Ch)

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Footnote:

Sidney Austin, Boatswain, survived both the sinking of HMS Hogue and HMS Hawke, only a several weeks apart. Both were sunk by the German U Boat U-9 under Weddigen.

Edinburgh Evening News - Friday 16 October 1914

GUNNERS EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES. Sydney Austin, one the three officers from the Hawke, who has arrived in Aberdeen. has had an extraordinary experience. He was on board the Hogue, the cruiser .which was sunk on September 22nd. and was in the water for hours on that occasion. He was ultimately rescued and sent home to Chatham, and was immediately transferred the Hawke, so that within a month he has experienced two attacks by submarines, and witnessed the destruction of two cruisers. ,

Mystery Crew Member.

Torpedo Man Titus Hollinger.

Motherwell Times - Friday 13 November 1914

HOLLINGER.—Titus Hollinger, aged 24, eldest son of Titus and Lizzie Hollinger, who fell in active service in the North Sea, 9th October, 1914.
Could we but make our doubts remove,
Those gloomy doubts that rise,
And see the Canaan that love
With unbeclouded eyes.
Could we but climb where Moses stood,
And view the landscape o’er,
Not Jordan’s stream, nor death’s cold flood
Should fright from the shore. —lnserted his parents, Elizabeth Place, Glasgow Road, Wishaw.

Wishaw Press - Friday 13 November 1914

HAWKE DISASTER. It has now been ascertained that among those who perished in the disaster to H.M.S. Hawke, which was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea on Thursday, 15th October, was Torpedo-man Titus Hollinger, eldest son of Mr Titus Hollinger, Elizabeth Place, Glasgow Road. The deceased joined the Navy at the age of 16 eight years ago. When war broke out, he was just recovering in hospital, from the effects of an accident and resumed duty on H.M.S. Linder. Believing that he was still on board that vessel, his friends felt no anxiety when the loss of the Hawke was reported, notwith-standing that the list of those missing contained the name of Titus Hollinger. To their great grief, however, last week they learned officially that he was amongst those who had gone down with the ill-fated cruiser, he having some time previously been transferred to the Hawke. (photo)

Motherwell Times - Friday 20 November 1914

LOCAL VICTIM OF THE “HAWKE.” As intimated in our obituary column last week, the friends of Titus Hollinger, who was a torpedo-man in the navy, lately learned that he was amongst the many brave men who went down with H.M.S. Hawke, which was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea. 15th October last. When the war broke out Hollinger joined H.M.S. Linder, and believing him to be still board that vessel, his friends felt no anxiety at the time of the disaster to the Hawke, even though the list those missing included the name of Titus Hollinger. It now transpires that he had been transferred the Hawke short time previous the loss the ill-fated cruiser. His parents reside in Glasgow Road, Shieldmuir, and are well-known in Motherwell.

Wishaw Press - Friday 01 January 1915

VICTIMS OF THE WAR

Torpedo Man Titus Hollings. H.M.S. Hawke

Note: Service record has last entry for Titus Hollinger was Oct 9th 1914 and not showing transfer to HMS Hawke. ADM 188/418/235916

Several newspaper reports over 2 months list Torpedoman Titus Hollinger as having been lost on H.M.S Hawke but research shows he was not aboard during the sinking, he is not on the CWGC register, and actually survived the war only to die in 1929.

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