Petty Officer Stoker James BREDDY

[Neil Clark]

I found this on another thread (dorrie). Seems a shame if it's forgotten. I'm sure some navy non-com buff may wish to do him justice? Personally I try and steer well clear of sailors these days given my past experiences with that shower in Portsmouth. Good luck -

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=148953&st=0&gopid=1441581entry1441581

Sorry had him down as Able seaman he was in fact a Stoker below is the in formation I have on him partly taken from local paper

Stoker James Breddy died September 29th 1918

News reached Retford in October 1918 of the death of James Breddy, a stoker in the Royal Navy. His mother was informed that he had died whilst on board a Lighter. One of his jobs would have been to light the boilers for the engine. It was whilst doing this that the engine exploded covering him in hot paraffin from a blow torch he was using to light the engine. This caught fire causing extensive burns. Stoker Breddy was transported to a hospital ship where he received “ the best possible attention and most skilful medical and nursing treatment.” . Unfortunately the wounds were so severe that James Breddy died. The Retford Times reports that he was buried a “little English Cemetery abroad among the noble dead who like him , had been called to give their lives for their country” following a full Naval Ceremony.

The J Breddy refreed to in post above was his brother in fact four brother died in Great War, Ernest, John, William and the elusive James

thank Tim

[chrisharley9]

Neil

have answered in the other thread; however will see what else I can dig up

Chris

[Neil Clark]

Thanks for taking a look Chris. I was hoping that a REAL navy nut may wish to take it on... I suppose if no one wants it I will have to take it on myself. He deserves recognition that's for sure.

If you find anything more Chris, please update this thread accordingly....

Thanks mate.

Neil

[Guest KevinEndon]

Neil, if its any help the recent navy men who have go recognition went through well within 6 months, maybe the naval blokes within the MOD have either had their butts kicked to get a move on or there is new staff there, either way they have done a quick job, so there is hope for you if you take it on.

Kevin

[chrisharley9]

See the other thread as the mystery seems to be solved