Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Tower Hill Memorial | I. D. 30. London | |
| 2. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.127 | |
| 3. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 15D GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | |||
Family :
Son of the late William Kadrewell; husband of Julia Mary Kadrewell (nee Wiltshire), of 14, New St. John's Rd., Jersey. Born in London. Chef / Cook.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: HMHS Llandovery Castle |
Mike: Llandovery Castle HMHS; 500'x63'. Built by Barclay Curle & Company, Glasgow and launched September 1913.She was commissioned as a hospital ship in 1916 for the transfer of sick and wounded Canadians from Europe to Nova Scotia. Around 9:30 pm 27th June, the Llandoverly Castle was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, about one hundred and sixteen miles south-west of Fastnet (Ireland), by a torpedo from U-86. She was clearly identifiable since all lights were burning, with the large Red Cross signal prominently displayed amidships. This was one of the worst atrocities at sea during WWI. The U-boat captain rammed the lifeboats attempting to destroy their occupants in order to kill all witnesses. Only one lifeboat escaped saving 24 lives, including the Captain who had been brutalized after being questioned on board the German sub. In all there were 248 victims, all non-combatants, including 14 nursing sisters, medics and crew. |
| Action : Naval Campaign |
Naval Campaign is defined as to include all sea operations where attrition rates are in ones and twos and which do not fall within specific naval battles such as Jutland, Coronel, Falklands etc. This includes Merchant Navy losses.
Detail :
Jersey Evening Post - 2 July 1918 - "The Torpedoed Hospital Ship - Jerseyman Aboard. Among those on board the ill-fated Llandovery Castle, the hospital ship torpedoed on Thursday last, was Mr Martin Alexander Walter Kadrewell of 14 New St Johns Road. Mr Kadrewell, who was born in London but from his many years residence in the Island may be termed a Jerseyman, was a chef on board the vessel and had been in the employment of the Union Castle Line for 16 or 17 years. He was in the Island last about 4 months ago. It is, of course, quite possible that Mr Kadrewell if one of the few survivors but so far his wife, who is naturally in a state of the greatest anxiety, has received no news of any kind."
Jersey Evening Post - 6 November 1918 - "Another Jersey Victim of Hun Brutality. When the hospital ship Llandovery Castle was sunk by enemy action on 29 June a well known resident, Mr M A W Kadrewell, was known to be serving on the vessel and unfortunately his name did not appear amongst the list of saved. Since that time the family have been anxiously awaiting further tidings but unhappily the official intimation of the death of the sailor has now been received. The deceased, who was 49, had been at sea practically all his life and was well known and highly respected locally. We tender the widow and family our heartfelt condolences."
See also: The Channel Islands and the Great War
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | St Aubin's No. 958 E.C. | Jersey |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
19th February 1918 | - | - |
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