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6th June 2018, 05:20 AM
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RMS Olympic
I am looking for some help to firm up some details relating to an Albert Matthews, who was taken ill and lost his life at St Vincent's Hospital, New York on 03/03/1919 whilst serving on RMS Olympic.
I can tell you that he was born in Fareham, Hampshire and was born in 1891.
His CR10 Identity Certificate is numbered 380644 and I would like to know if this is his personal number. I would also like to know when and where he would have signed up.
Here's hoping some kind person can shed some light on this one for me.
Many thanks!
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6th June 2018, 06:09 AM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Steve there are a number on here who may be able to assist.
Do you have any other info as the more you give the better the chance of a solution.
Happy daze John in Oz.
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6th June 2018, 03:52 PM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Port of registry was Liverpool. I believe he was a fireman onboard.
Olympic - 131,346
Originally enlisted with Royal Engineers on 14/03/1911 at Southampton, Hampshire for a short service, prior to joining the MN.
Son of Richard and Emily Matthews of 2 Paxton Road, Fareham, Hampshire.
Brother of William James Matthews, who was a Driver, Army Service Corps during the Great War.
I don't really have much else I can offer I'm afraid.
Regards
Steve
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6th June 2018, 08:36 PM
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Re: RMS Olympic
His CR10 Identity Certificate is numbered 380644
If that is what is shown on his CR10 then Yes that would be his Discharge Number for the Merchant Navy that was allocated on his Joining up. (Sorry incorrect info see later Post on this )
Will look deeper and see what I can find later
I would also like to know when and where he would have signed up.
That should be on his CR10 ???
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6th June 2018, 08:39 PM
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Re: RMS Olympic
First name(s) |
Albert |
Last name |
Matthews |
Birth year |
1891 |
Birth parish |
Trinity |
Birth town |
Fareham |
Birth county |
Hampshire |
Birth country |
England |
Service number |
32781 |
Regiment |
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Year |
1909 |
Attestation date |
28 Oct 1909 |
Attestation age years |
18 |
Attestation age months |
3 |
Attestation service number |
32781 |
Attestation corps |
Royal Regt Of Artillery R H A & R F A |
Document type |
Attestation |
Series |
Wo 97 - Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records 1760-1913 |
Archive |
The National Archives |
Archive reference |
WO 97 |
Box |
5484 |
Box record number |
47 |
Record set |
British Army Service Records |
Category |
Military, armed forces & conflict |
Subcategory |
Regimental & service records |
Collections from |
Great Britain, England |
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6th June 2018, 09:13 PM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Only other anenue if you want to persue thisis to get the Crew List for that Ship R M S Olympic for that Period Official Number 118759 from the National Archives Link here
Official Nos: 118732, 118734, 118736, 118737, 118741, 118744, 118745, 118749, 118750,... | The National Archives
Crew Lists usually have dates etc on them.
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6th June 2018, 09:27 PM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Sorry Steve a wee error on my part
That Number you quote will not be his Official Number on joining the MN ,he will have received a Personal Number as well that is his British Seamans Identity Card Number on Top of the CR10 See Green Card Pic
cHEERS Still looking
eg only
You can also try the Southampton Archives which has a Service online for a fee!
Central index of Merchant Seamen
Fourth Register of Seamen combined index (1918-c.1972)
Consult the register in BT 364 (1918 to c.1972). These index cards are on microfiche (the originals are held by Southampton Archives).
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7th June 2018, 05:03 AM
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Re: RMS Olympic
No problem Doc, I appreciate your efforts on my behalf.
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7th June 2018, 05:35 AM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Steve, a bit of trivia you may not be aware of.
A nurse by the name of Violet Jessop was on the Titanic, the Olympic and the Britanic.
The only person to survive the three disasters of the White Star liners.
Happy daze John in Oz.
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7th June 2018, 10:06 AM
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Re: RMS Olympic
Hi HD John
sorry to correct,
only two disasters, Titanic and Britannic, the Olympic survived until she went to the breakers in 1938.
Violet`s Niece was interviewed last night on TV,
I think she died in 1977.
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