Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon | 27 | |
| 2. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.118 | |
| 3. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 54B GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Family :
Son of Robert and Emma Jane Champion, of 7, Vale Rd., Newton Abbot, Devon; husband of Ida Mary Champion, of 28, Alexandra Rd., Ford, Devonport.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: HMS Bittern |
| Action : Naval Accident |
During the war there were a number of Naval Accidents which we have isolated because of their shocking caualties and the corresponding impact on members of the craft. There were a number of vessels destroyed in port by explosions which we would today categorise as 'Health & Safety' failures.
Detail :
Collided with another vessel and was lost in 1918 Sunk 04-Apr-1918 following a collision with the SS Kenilworth in the English Channel.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Royal Naval No. 3337 E.C. | Devonshire |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
4th December 1912 | 3rd January 1913 | 5th February 1913 |
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley
Last Updated: 2017-09-20 17:39:17