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Able Seaman Hillary Denny Cumberbatch of Bridgetown Barbados served as an Able Seaman in the Merchant Navy during WW1 and earned the Mercantile Marine Medal and the British War Medal. Hillary was born on 7 June 1883 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Hillary Denny Cumberbatch
Able Seaman Hillary Denny Cumberbatch of Bridgetown Barbados served as an Able Seaman in the Merchant Navy during WW1 and earned the Mercantile Marine Medal and the British War Medal. Hillary was born on 7 June 1883 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
WW1 Merchant Navy Medal Card
|
Surname |
CUMBERBATCH |
Certif. or Dis.A. |
421722 |
|
Christian names |
HILLARY DENNY |
RS2 No |
456441 |
|
Place of Birth |
Barbados |
Year of Birth |
1883 |
|
Mercantile Marine Ribbon[i] issued |
2 Dec 1919 |
to Mercantile Marine Office |
Cardiff |
|
British Marine Ribbon issued |
2 Dec 1919 |
to Mercantile Marine Office |
Cardiff |
|
Mercantile Marine Medal issued |
21 Apr 1921 |
to Mercantile Marine Office |
6W Church St Docks, Cardiff |
|
British Medal issued |
21 Apr 1921 |
to Mercantile Marine Office |
6W Church St Docks, Cardiff |
|
Clasps issued |
| ||
|
Application dated |
3 Dec 1919 |
Sent to |
Cardiff 24 Apr 1920 R+D 19 May 1920 |
Source: The National Archives BT/351/1/31629
[i] Ribbons were issued in lieu of medals until the medals were minted.
Merchant Seaman Record
C.R.10. No. of Identity Certificate: 456441
Surname: Cumberbatch
Christian name: Hillary Denny
Rating: AB Able Seaman
Date and Place of Birth: 7 June 1883 Bridgetown, Barbados
Nationality: British Father: British
Height: Colour Hair: Eyes:
Tattoo Marks:
Dis. A No. 421722
Name and Address of Next of Kin:
135957 19 May 1919
123682 24 Dec 1919
??? 18 Mar 1920
115318 31 Aug 1920
143159 Oct 1921
Source: Britain, Merchant Seamen, 1918-1941 FindMyPast
