Sherwood, Alfred Thomas
Able Seaman J7221
Birth 09 December 1893, Reading, Berkshire
Timeline after the Battle of Jutland
| From | To | Narrative | Source of information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prisoner of war in Germany 7486/16 | Register | ||
| 31 May 1916 | Prisoner of War at Dülman, Germany after action of 31st May 1916 | Service Record | |
| 14 Jun 1916 | 13 November 1918 | HMS Victory I - Able Seaman | Service Record |
| 14 November 1918 | 31 January 1919 | HMS President V (PoW) - Able Seaman | Service Record |
| 1 February 1919 | 14 November 1922 | Service Record | |
| 15 November 1922 | 3 December 1923 | Service Record | |
| 4 December 1923 | 7 February 1924 | Service Record | |
| 8 February 1924 | 14 February 1924 | Service Record | |
| 15 February 1924 | 24 November 1924 | HMS Tiger - Able Seaman | Service Record |
| 25 November 1924 | 19 February 1925 | HMS Tiger - Leading Seaman | Service Record |
| 20 February 1925 | 27 February 1925 | - | Service Record |
| 28 February 1925 | 6 January 1926 | - | Service Record |
| 7 January 1926 | 20 August 1926 | - | Service Record |
| 21 August 1926 | 8 November 1926 | - | Service Record |
| 9 November 1926 | 31 May 1928 | - | Service Record |
| 1 June 1928 | 3 September 1928 | - | Service Record |
| 4 September 1928 | 26 September 1928 | - | Service Record |
| 27 September 1928 | - | - | Service Record |
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| A.T Sherwood, A.B., of the Queen Mary, narrowly escaped death, being blown from the magazine of his ship into the sea. The Daily Mail Friday July 7th 1916. |
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| A.B. Alfred Thomas Sherwood |  |
| A SEAMAN'S MARVELLOUS ESCAPE The parents of Alfred Thomas Sherwood, A.B., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, of High- street, Twyford, Berks, whowas reported lost on the Queen Mary on the occassion of the recent naval battle, now learn that he is alive and well, a prisoner of war in Germany. Sherwood had a miraculous escape from death. When the magazine of his ship exploded he was blown a considerable distance into the sea without injury. |
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| A.B. Alfred Thomas Sherwood on the left with comrades in Dülmen Prisoner of War Camp |
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| A.B. Alfred Thomas Sherwood |  |
| A.B. Alfred Thomas Sherwood |  |
| Christmas Card from H.M.S. Queen Mary |  |
| Sir, I regret to inform you that H.M.S. Queen Mary was sunk on the 31 May 1916 and that the name of Alfred Thomas Sherwood Rating A.B. Official Number J.7221 who is believed to have been on board, does not appear in the list of survivors received in this department. In those circumstances it is feared that in the absence of any evidence to the contrary he must be regarded as having lost his life. Any application which the next of kin or legal representative may have to make in consequence of the foregoing information should be made by letter addressed to the Account General of the Navy Admiralty, London S.W. |
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| Sir, With reference to the letter from this department of the 17th. Instant, respecting Alfred Thomas Sherwood, Able Seaman. Official Number J.7221 I have to inform you that an official report from the Prussian Ministry of War has been received through the American Ambassador at Berlin to the effect that this man was rescued from H.M.S. QUEEN MARY and is interned at Dülman, Germany. I have to request therefore that you will be so good as to return the communication from this department of the 6th. Instant, with the enclosures thereto, regarding the supposed loss of your son, in the accompanying envelope which needs not be stamped. A copy of the rules regarding correspondence for Prisoners of War in Germany, has all ready been forwarded to you. |
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| A.B. Alfred Thomas Sherwood's Pip, Squeak and Wilfred with his Navy Long Service and good conduct medal |
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