Signaller Frederick George Darby
Title (Mr/ Mrs/ Capt/ Rev etc):
First name(s):
Frederick George
Surname only:
Darby
Signal Boy Frederick George Darby was a month short of his 17th birthday when he was drowned when HMS Black Prince was sunk during the Battle of Jutland on May 31st, 1916. His body was not found for burial.
The former Beech Hill pupil had been in the Navy for 18 months at the time of his death. Prior to going to sea he was a straw worker employed by Mrs Kerridge of Bute Street. He served with HMS Powerful and HMS Ganges before joining HMS Black Prince.
His bereaved mother Mary, of 7 Princess Street, Luton, received an official telegram from the Admiralty which read: "Frederick George Darby, signal boy on board HMS Black Prince; to latest information, regret feared lost."
Service or Civilian?:
Service Number:
J/34280
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Employer:
Mrs Kerridge of Bute Street, Luton
War time / or Pre War occupation:
Straw worker
Place of Birth:
Luton
Place of Death:
Lost at sea
War Memorial Location:
Grave Location:
Lost at sea
World War I Address:
7 Princess Street
Luton
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Year of Birth:
1 899
Month of Birth:
Jul
Day of Birth:
9
Year of Death:
1 916
Month of Death:
May
Day of Death:
31
Most Relevant Date:
Wednesday, May 31, 1916
Source:
Source Date:
Thursday, June 8, 1916