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Ordinary Seaman

Kenneth Walter Javan

Service number P/JX 251520
Military unit HMS Hood Royal Navy
Address Unknown
Date of birth 04 Dec 1912
Date of death 24 May 1941 (30 years old)
Place of birth Nottingham
Employment, education or hobbies

Educated at Nottingham's High Pavement School, Java was employed as a chief clerk before enlistment.

Family history

He was the son of Thomas and Gertrude Javan of 267, Woodborugh Road, Nottingham. He was the husband of Vera Javan and the father of Keith Graham Javan. They had lived at 19, Bonnington Crescent, Sherwood, Nottingham. Vera and Keith later moved to Thistley Green, Bedfordshire.

Military history

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 50, Column 3.

History of ships Jarvanserved in and rate held:

Date From Date to Ship Rank or Rate held Source
7th January 1941 Wellesley Ordinary Coder Service Record
24th January 1941 Ganges Ordinary Coder Service Record
24th January 1941 Ganges Ordinary Seaman Service Record
21st March 1941 Victory I Ordinary Seaman Service Record
17th May 1941 Hood Ordinary Seaman Service Record

Extra information

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