William Rogers
Devonport
Port DetailDecorations War Medal 1939–1945; 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 1899-02-22 Next of kin address Alethea Annie England Kathleen Norah born 1909 Mother Ellen Rogers nee McNally Father William Snr (deceased) More info Living with his widowed mother at 6 Richmond Cottages, St John's parish, Birkenhead, as per the 1891 census. Enlisted for Continuous Service on 22 February 1899. Is aboard HMS Alarm moored in Hartlepool harbour, marital status is single, according to the 1901 census. Marriage to Alethea Annie registered in Devonport in 2Q 1908. Is aboard HMS Vanguard moored in Portland, Dorset, marital status is married, according to the 1911 census. His twice-widowed mother, two brothers and step-brother reside at 15 Oakfield View, Birkenhead, as per the 1911 census. His wife and daughter reside at 5 Maida Vale Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, as per the 1911 census. Promoted to Acting Warrant Mechanic on 20 August 1915. At Chatham in December 1919. At Devonport on the 1921 census, staying with his sister-in-law, still serving in the RN. His wife and children reside at North Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbott, as per the 1921 census. Promoted to Commissioned Mechanician with effective seniority date of 20 Aug 1925. Retired Lieutenant on 26 January 1931. Wife and youngest daughter resides at "Briarmead", Mytton Oak Road. Shrewsbury at the time of the 1939 register. Appointed Temporary Lieutenant RNR on 12 March 1941. Appears in the Navy List up to October 1944. Believed to have died in 3Q 1959 in Totnes registration district, Devon. Wife was living at "Briarmead", 19 Woodbrook Road, Bridgetown, Totnes, Devon.