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LUXTON, John

UK, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Ratings Campaign Medal Rolls, 1914-1920

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Full Name
LUXTON, John
Nationality
British
Date Of Death
31 May 1916
Incident Details
Killed in action (Battle of Jutland).
Information
I.C. 5701/1916
Rank Name
Able Seaman
Service Number
Mersey 4/35
Died in Active Service
Yes
Service
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Ship
HMS "Chester"
Archive Reference
ADM 127/377
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Thumbnail ImageMemorial Death Plaque Of WWI
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Thumbnail ImageBritish War Medals WW1
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Thumbnail ImageVictory Medal
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Thumbnail Image1914 Star (Mons Star)
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Thumbnail ImageRoyal Naval Volunteer Reserve
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Publication Title
UK, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Ratings Campaign Medal Rolls, 1914-1920
Content Source
Jack Clegg iconJack Clegg
Last Updated
28/10/2023
Description
The original Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) was founded under the Naval Reserve Act in 1859 as a reserve of professional seamen from the British Merchant Navy and fishing fleets, who could/would be called upon during times of war to assist/serve in the regular Navy.