Andrew Arthur Childs, SS Orange Prince

[Steve Ellis]

Andrew Arthur Childs, SS Orange Prince (Newcastle)

I am hoping that someone will be able to help with the above.

I can tell you that he was a Donkeyman and was killed 15/11/1915 (aged 31) from the explosion from an enemy torpedo attack.

Born: Fareham, Hampshire

Commemorated: Tower Hill Memorial, London

Son of The Late William Stephen and Harriet Childs of 4 High Street, Southwick, Fareham, Hampshire

What I would like to know is when, where and on what date he enlisted, along with his service number.

Many thanks!

[Doc Vernon]

Thus far I have this but it is similar to what you post will look deeper into it later

First name(s)	A
Last name	Childs
Age	31
Birth year	1884
Birth date	1884
Birth place	Hants
Death year	1915
Death date	15 Nov 1915
Death place	At Sea
Place	Orange Prince
County	At Sea
Country	At Sea
Type	At Sea
Vessel name	Orange Prince
Departure port	-
War	-
Source	Deaths At Sea 1891 – 1972
Archive reference	BT 334
Box	0067
Page	6
Archive	The National Archives
Record set	British Armed Forces And Overseas Deaths And Burials
Category	Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory	Civil Deaths & Burials
Collections from	Great Britain, UK None

[Doc Vernon]

First name(s)	Andrew Arthur
Last name	Childs
Birth year	1884
Age	31
Death year	1915
Death date	15 Nov 1915
Number	-
Rank	Donkeyman
Unit	S.S. "orange Prince" (Newcastle)
Regiment	Mercantile Marine
Grave reference	-
Cemetery or memorial	Tower Hill Memorial
Burial country	United Kingdom
Additional information	Son of Harriet Childs, of 4, High St., Southwick, Fareham, Hants.
Link	https://www.cwgc.org/find/find-war-dead
War	First World War, 1914-1918
Record set	Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt Of Honour
Category	Military, armed forces & conflict
Subcategory	First World War
Collections from	Great Britain, UK None

[Doc Vernon]

From what i can ,ake out of an old Crew list from Orange Prince but they dont show his Discharge Number.

Childs AA.JPG

cHILDS aa 1.JPG

This shows his previous Ship as well the Indora Rating as Fireman and Trimmer and Port of Departure ,also Wage!

[Steve Ellis]

Doc, would this information be available at Southampton Archives?

[Doc Vernon]

I am not 100% sure to that Steve but according to the Record Section as shown quite possibly Yes!
Best way is to get hold of them at Soton and ask the question!
Best of Luck
Cheers