Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.122 | |
| 2. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 44B GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Early Life :
Son of John and Elizabeth Fell (1881)Resident at 7 William Street West, Chirton (1901)
Resident at 46 Cleveland Avenue, North Shields (1908)
Family :
Married MargaretSon James Forsyth (b.1889-d.1917) As an apprentice Mercantile Marine aboard the S.S. Vedmore he died, aged just 18, following torpedo action from U-Boat U85 whilst on voyage from Liverpool to Baltimore.
Dau Tryphena (b.1901)
Education & Career :
Master Mariner, North Shields (1908)
Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: Not Yet Known |
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| 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 :
Probate record is key to linking information: FELL, James of Glenroy Queen, Alexandra Road, North Shields, Master Mariner, died 22nd December 1915 at sea. Probate Newcastle-upon-Tyne 22 March to Margaret Fell, widow. Effects: £151
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Lindisfarne No. 2762 E.C. | Northumberland |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
23rd July 1908 | 27th August 1908 | 16th October 1908 |
The records of the Lindisfarne Lodge in the registers of the United Grand Lodge of England do not record any final annotation, only that 4s. dues paid in 1915 after a shortfall for 1914.
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