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chrisharley9
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
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
John

thanks very much

Chris
historydavid
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
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
David/Dennis

thanks very much

Chris
chrisharley9
Courtesy of Medway Archives his burial place is confirmed at Horton Kirby

Chris
per ardua per mare per terram
Nice to have another one traced.
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