Edward Hargreaves, R.N.
(1914-1942)

Edward Hargreaves in uniform

 

A group photo of men at HMS Carrick, Greenock, Scotland. Edward Hargreaves is seen in the middle row
third from the right.

Military Record

Acting Able Seaman Edward Hargreaves D/ JX 291167

Royal Navy

Date of Birth: 5th January 1914

Port Division - HM Naval Base, Devenport, Plymouth

HMS Glendower - 26th August 1941 to 29th November 1941 Ordinary Seaman

HMS President III - 9th December 1941 to 13th October 1942 Acting Able Seaman

Lent to SS Carrick - 9th December 1941 to 30th December 1941

Lent to SS Southern Empress - 31st December 1941 to 13th October 1942

Occupation - Stripper and Grinder

Medals Received : Atlantic Star, Star and War Medal. 

In Memory of Able Seaman EDWARD HARGREAVES
D/JX 291167, H.M.S. President III, Royal Navy
who died age 28 on 13 October 1942
Son of Edward and Maggie Hargreaves, of Blackburn, Lancashire,
husband of Elizabeth Alice Hargreaves, father of Elizabeth Hargreaves of Blackburn

Remembered with honour at the
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

(Submitted by his Great Nephew Gary Walmsley)

 



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