chrisharley9
Jul 22 2008, 12:42 PM
Name: RAMSEY, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Unit Text: H.M.S. Manco
Date of Death: 21/04/1915
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON
Have just found that this officer died suddenly at Stornoway - the Times of 23/4/1915 shows that his burial was at Horton Kirby, Kent - have contacted the local parish to confirm a burial place.
Any other info would be appreciated
Chris
spithead
Jul 22 2008, 04:40 PM
Chris
H.M.S. MANCO 2,984/08. Hired as a supply ship (RFA) 10.12.1914. A/P depot ship 4.15-10.15.
Regards John
chrisharley9
Jul 22 2008, 05:04 PM
John
thanks very much
Chris
historydavid
Jul 22 2008, 11:39 PM
Chris, the Admiralty death record for your man:
RAMSEY, ROBERT, TY/LT, RNR, H.M. Squadron supply (hired) MANCO, M.F.A., 21-Apr-15, ILLNESS.
Best wishes
David
sadsac
Jul 23 2008, 05:55 AM
Hello Chris, nothing for you on Lt. RAMSEY, but find here award to HMS MANCO ;
ALLMAN Albert C N/E Lt. RNR 84S052 Manco
Vice Admiral Dover Patrol 14.07.16 Gazetted
Auxiliary Patrols 01.01.15 - 31.01.16 DSC
For services in the Dover Auxiliary Patrol.
Enjoy - Sadsac
chrisharley9
Jul 23 2008, 07:18 AM
David/Dennis
thanks very much
Chris
chrisharley9
Oct 21 2009, 07:52 AM
Courtesy of Medway Archives his burial place is confirmed at Horton Kirby
Chris
per ardua per mare per terram
Oct 22 2009, 03:33 PM
Nice to have another one traced.
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