ADNIL Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Hi, Frederick James North (age 27), Stoker 1st Class, died when HMS Formidable was sunk by German U Boat on 1.1.1915, in Lyme Bay, Dorset. Does anyone know where we can record a relative, if there is a Royal Navy central site / Database, how they lost their life ? I am aware of:- The Roll of Honour _ records individuals fallen on local war memorials up and down the country, according to where each person and their family lived. Chanel 4 - Lost Generation. Thank you - any help is appreciated. Frederick James North - awarded MEDALS: 1914 - 15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. (please see attached photo) ADNIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Adnil, Have you got this? CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 NORTH, Stoker 1st Class, FREDERICK, 312071. H.M.S. "Formidable". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in English Channel 1st January 1915. Age 27. Son of James and Annie North, of Church St., Thame, Oxfordshire; husband of Frances Jane North, of Church End, Tempsford, Sandy, Beds. 12. Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPotter Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 There is also a book detailing all the casualties from this warship ... "Before the Bell Tolls" if my memory serves me well? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADNIL Posted 18 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Hello Kath, Thank you kindly for your help... and thank you, I have already seen this, (but relatively only recently). I did not know the records existed at Kew - so this was a fantastic find for me. Thank you for verifying the name of Frederick North, born in Thame, Oxon. (much appreciated). Best regards, good luck with your research...!! Adnil Dear Steve, Thank you for your help...I will try to look up a copy. Best regards, and good luck with your research!! Adnil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADNIL Posted 18 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Dear Steve, Thank you for your help...I will try to look up a copy. Best regards, and good luck with your research!! Adnil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 19 November , 2008 Share Posted 19 November , 2008 This site might be interested and has photos of the ship: http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_formidable.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADNIL Posted 1 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 December , 2008 Thank you very much for your info. Much obliged TO YOU. ADNIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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