Name
Frederick Charles Bowern
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
26/11/1914
27
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Able Seaman
227167
Royal Navy
H.M.S. "Bulwark."
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
1914 (Mons) Star, British War and Victory Medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
1
United Kingdom
UK & Other Memorials
Northaw Village Memorial
Pre War
Born in Kensington, one of probably 7 children of James and Mary Bowern. In 1901 he is shown as being at Witley All Saints School, Wormley, Surrey. He enlisted into The Royal Navy on 14th July 1905, signing on for 12 years. He served on several ships before becoming part of the crew of H.M.S. Bulwark.
Wartime Service
Portland, carrying out many patrols in The English Channel. In November 1914, the Squadron was moved to Sheerness, Essex, to guard against a possible German invasion. On 26th November 1914, whilst moored, an internal explosion blew the ship to pieces with a total loss of life of 736 men and Officers. 14 only survived, of which 2 subsequently died.
Acknowledgments
Brian Lodge
