DIADEM CRUISER
Daniel JANE. Able Seaman 172511, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 1879, baptised 2nd September 1880 at East Looe, Cornwall, Parents John and Rebecca Jane nee Bray. He enlisted 6th March 1893, occupation prior to enlistment, fishing. Died 28th May 1900 aged 23 at Hong Kong of pneumonia. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
Edward SUTHERLAND. Acting Engine Room Artificer Class 4, 269965, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 19th February 1874 at Cawood, Yorkshire, enlisted 14th December 1899, occupation prior to enlistment, fitter. Died 25th July 1900 aged 26 on the Red Sea of heat stroke. His father was informed of his death 14th September 1900. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
William Henry BENNETT. Boatswain, Royal Navy. Died 14th August 1900 aged 44 at Hong Kong from disease of the brain. Apoplexy. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
Walter Henry Thomas MONK. Leading Stoker 1st Class 161965, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 1st April 1873 at Lewisham, Kent, enlisted 3rd July 1891, occupation prior to enlistment, Died 23rd November 1900 aged 23 on board his ship at Hong Kong on eteric fever, haemorrhage and heart failure. His mother was informed of his death, 4th January 1901. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
David Jenkins DAVIES. (DAVIES) Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 20th July 1883 at Llanon, Cardigan, enlisted 27th October 1898, occupation prior to enlistment, errand boy. Died 1st January 1902 aged 17 on HMS Tamar in Hong Kong from general tubercle. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
James FRANCIS. Able Seaman 165556, Royal Navy Died 17th June 1902 aged 22 at Weihaiwei, North East China of gangerene of the lung. His mother was informed of his death 31st July 1902
Henry SHAW. Private 8018, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Chatham Division. Born 6th July 1874, enlisted 28th July 1895, died 25th November 1902 aged 28 in Hong Kong of disease of the brain, abcess, His brother was informed of his death 1st January 1903 and Mrs G F Jewson was informed the following day. He is at rest in Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
Joseph WAGSTAFF. Died 5th September 1914 No record found for this person. He is commemorated on the Tewkesbury War Memorial (k/a The Cross), Gloucestershire.
He may have Cyril George DAY. Leading Seaman. Died 5th November 1914 Lived at 27 Elizabeth Street, Luton . No other records could be found for this person.
William SYMONS. Able seaman C1523 Royal Navy Reserve on HMS Argonaut. Born 14th June 1877 at Newlyn, Cornwall. Died 5th November 1914 aged 36 Plymouth Royal Naval Hospital, of myocardial oedema (M.C.O.) His widow, Florrie lived 4 Jack Lane, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. At rest in Devonport and Stonehouse Cemetery, Plymouth.
Elias MANN. Chief Shipwright, Pensioner, CH161737 Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 20th May 1869 at Brixham, Devon , to Elias and Emma nee Lands. Enlisted 20th July 1891, occupation prior to enlistment, shipwright. Died Died 22nd June 1915 aged 57 at sea of a ruptured aneurysm. His widow, Sarah Gilberd lived at 38 Barton Avenue, Keyham, Devonport. At rest in British Cemetery, Funchal, Madeira.
Samuel WILKINSON. Stoker 3060S, Royal Navy Reserve on HMS Argonaut Died 4th September 1915 aged 27 at sea of pneumonia and syphllis class 2. Son of Richard Wilkinson of 23 Waverley, Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent
John McGIBBON. Deck Hand 1614/SD Royal Naval Reserve on HMS Argonaut, Died 31st January 1916 aged 16 of pneumonia. Born at Kildalton, Islay. At rest in Kilnaughton Old Churchyard, Isle if Islay, Argyllshire.
Albert STOREY. Stoker 2nd Class K/49646 Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut Born 10th June 1898 at Newcastle, Northumberland Died 17th June 1918 of pneumonia. His widow Agnes of 67 Maple Street, Hirst, Ashington, Northumberland was informed of his death 17th June 1918. At rest at St John Churchyard, Seaton Hurst, Northumberland.
DIDO CRUISER
Leonard Douglas BRERETON. Able Seaman P/JK157102 Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut . Born 12th July 1921 at Paddington, London. Lost overboard and drowned 16th October 1942 aged 21. Son of William and Lily Brereton, of Langford, Bedfordshire. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
Leonard William PINES. Chief Petty Officer P/J33052, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut Died 16 October 1942 aged 43 from multiple injuries from and explosion and hypostatic pneumonia. Son of Harry and Ada Pines; husband of Elizabeth Pines, of Southsea, Hampshire. At rest at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Orkney. N.B. The CWGC have William Leonard Pines.
Ernest George LUCAS. Petty Officer Stoker P/KX78938, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut lost over board 27th October 1942 aged 42. He was born on the 9th June 1907 at Dorchester, Dorset. Husband of Emma Julia Lucas. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
James FLANAGAN. Stoker 1st Class P/KX146241, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 17th April 1906 at Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Killed in action 14th December 1942 aged 36 from the result of HMS Argonaut being torpedoed along with Stoker McMINN and Acting Lieutenant MORGAN. Son of John and Mary L. Flanagan; husband of Jean Allan Flanagan, of Grays, Essex. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
Gerald McMINN. Stoker 1st Class P/KX103058, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 2nd February 1922 at Barrow, Lancashire. Killed in action 14th December 1942 aged 20 from the result of HMS Argonaut being torpedoed along with Stoker FLANAGAN and Acting Lieutenant MORGAN. Son of John and Dorothy McMinn, of Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
Harri Stanfield Gwyn MORGAN. Acting Lieutenant (E) Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut Killed in action 14th December 1942 from the result of HMS Argonaut being torpedoed along with Stoker FLANAGAN and Stoker McMINN. Son of the Revd. William Harry Morgan and Jenny A. Morgan, of Derry Ormond, Cardiganshire.
Wills and Admin, Ancestry, His home address was The Rectory, Derry Ormond, Lampeter, Cardiganshire. His effects went Reverened William Harry Morgan. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
Cecil William ATTRILL. Petty Officer, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut died, Wednesday 3rd May 1944 aged 44. Son of Cecil Richard and Lily Louisa Attrill, of Portsmouth; husband of Winifred Mary Attrill, of Gosport. At rest in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Douglas Fraser Watt DUGAY. Able Seaman P/JX625717, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 22nd August 1925 at Willesden, London, died,Friday 27th October 1944 at Royal Naval Hospital, Alexandria aged 19 from mutiple injuries which he received as a result of a fall into a drydock. Son of Edward and Jeannie Dugay of Cricklewood, Middlesex. At rest in Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Chatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Angus MacDONALD. Able Seaman C/10863B Royal Navy Reserve on HMS Copra died Tuesday 7th November 1944 aged 29 at sea from acute gastritis and inhalation of vomit which cause asphyxia. Son of Kenneth and Effie MacDonald, of Shader, Isle of Lewis. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.
LEANDER FRIGATE
Roderick Ian Gerald HEWITT. Able Seaman 62745 Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 16th September 1945, died 10th June 1971 aged 25. Commemorated on the Armed Forces Memorial, Alrewas.
Joseph Ernest Walter KIBBEY. Marine Engineering Artificer (Propulsion). (MEA (P)) Class 1 69557, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 14th December 1945, died 16th June 1971 aged 25. At rest in Allambie Park Cemetery, Albany,
Western Australia
George Simpson TURNER. Petty Officer Ordnance Electrician (O.E.L.), D066638A, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 1st October 1945 died, Friday 1st November 1974 aged 29.
Roy WITHERS Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1st Class, D051391R, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 9th October 1943 died died Tuesday 12th November 1974 aged 31.
William John HALEY. Aircraft Mechanician (A.M.) 1st Class F945003L, Royal Navy, HMS Argonaut. Born 5th March 1939 died Tuesday, died 19th November 1974 aged 35. At rest in St Bartholomew's Churchyard, ?.
Richard Paul HOWES. Chief Electrical Mechanic (C.E.M.) 1st Class D127099T, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 20th January 1955 died Sunday, 9th February 1975 aged 20. At rest in Reading.
Ian MacDonald BOLDY. Able Seaman Radar (R) D184194V, Royal Navy of HMS Argonaut. Born 30th September 1961 Killed in action when hit by an unexploded bomb on HMS Argonaut in San Carlos water, Falkland Islands 21st May 1982 aged 20 in the Falklands War the same day of Seaman, Matthew Stuart. Argonaut, frigate, He was the husband of Margaret
Matthew James STUART, Seaman, D187549X, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 21st May 1964 Killed in action when hit by an unexploded bomb on HMS Argonaut in San Carlos water, Falkland Islands 21st May 1982 aged 18 in the Falklands War the same day as Able Seaman Ian Boldy.
Mark Jason PEART. Marine Engineering Mechanic (M) 1st Class, D187609F, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 27th May 1964 died Sunday died 26th March 1983 aged 18. At rest at Woodlands ?.
Philip Maurice KEMPTON. Able Seaman (M) D197158V, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 15th April 1964 died Monday 23rd September 1985 aged 21. Last resting place Lawnswood Crematorium. Leeds
Derrick Vincent FLETCHER. Marine Engineering Mechanic (M) 1st Class, D175701A, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 21st December 1960 died, Friday 18th October 1985 aged 24. At rest in a cemetery, Rugby.
Ashley Mark BROWN. Able Seaman (S) D189510N, Royal Navy on HMS Argonaut. Born 15th August 1962 died Saturday 9th November 1985 aged 23. At rest in Ghyl Churchyard, Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
